Description
Hearty Shepherd’s Pie Stew brings Irish comfort straight to kitchen tables with rich lamb, creamy mashed potatoes, and robust vegetable medley. Warm flavors blend perfectly, promising a satisfying meal that connects family and tradition in one delicious serving.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled & diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
Liquid and Canned Ingredients:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 14 ounces (14 oz) diced tomatoes (canned)
Instructions
- Heat a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature and brown the ground beef until it develops a rich, caramelized exterior, breaking it into crumbly fragments while cooking.
- Introduce finely diced onions and minced garlic into the meat, stirring consistently to prevent scorching and allow the aromatics to release their deep, savory essence.
- Drain any accumulated lipids from the meat mixture to maintain a clean, concentrated flavor profile and prevent unnecessary greasiness.
- Gently fold diced carrots and celery into the meat mixture, allowing the vegetables to soften and integrate with the existing ingredients.
- Pour beef broth and canned tomatoes into the skillet, creating a robust liquid base that will envelop the meat and vegetables with rich, complex flavors.
- Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, covering the skillet to allow the ingredients to meld and intensify their individual characteristics for approximately 20 minutes.
- Incorporate frozen peas during the final five minutes of cooking, stirring delicately to distribute them evenly throughout the stew.
- Taste the mixture and calibrate seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring a harmonious balance of flavors that complement the hearty ingredients.
- Remove from heat and let the stew rest momentarily, allowing the flavors to settle and intensify before serving.
Notes
- Drain excess fat after browning beef to reduce greasiness and maintain a healthier dish.
- Simmer stew slowly for 20 minutes to develop rich, deep flavors that blend all ingredients harmoniously.
- Add frozen peas towards the end of cooking to preserve their bright color and prevent overcooking.
- Select lean ground beef for a lighter version of this classic comfort meal.
- Customize seasoning at the end to match your personal taste preferences, ensuring a perfect flavor balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg