Guinness Shepherd's Pie

Guinness Shepherd's Pie
A hearty and comforting dish featuring tender chunks (not mince) of lamb simmered in a rich Guinness stout gravy, combined with carrots, peas, and onions. Topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked to golden perfection, this savoury pie offers a delicious blend of flavours and textures, perfect for a cozy meal.

Shepherd's Pie originated in the United Kingdom and Ireland in the late 18th century. It was initially a way to use leftover roasted meat of any kind and was a practical dish for utilizing leftovers. Traditionally, "shepherd's pie" is used when the dish is made with lamb, while "cottage pie" refers to a version made with beef.

The dish became popular among rural workers and their families because it was affordable, filling, and easy to prepare. Mashed potatoes as a topping became a staple because potatoes were a readily available crop. Over time, Shepherd's Pie has evolved, with many variations and adaptations around the world, but it remains a beloved comfort food known for its simplicity and heartiness.

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Ingredients:
- 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can (440 ml) Guinness stout
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups mashed potatoes - cheddar cheese optional
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp rosemary (optional)
- 1 tbsp butter

Here are the cooking times:

Slow Cooker Method
- Low setting: Cook for 6-8 hours
- High setting: Cook for 3-4 hours

Stovetop Method
- Simmer: Cook for 1.5 to 2 hours or until the lamb is tender.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C)
Cook 25-30 mins.

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[sherriwilson]

Oh you’ve done it again ❤I love lamb, and Shepard’s pie.

[susan_elizabeth]

I love that you are 6 hours ahead of me because I watch your videos while drinking my morning coffee and still have time to plan to make this recipe today! Oh, it's happening, and I'm going to use my slow cooker.
Here in the US, lamb is not easily obtained, but I happen to live near a lamb farm and just picked some up yesterday! I can't wait to taste this dish!
Thank you so much, Rik!
Best wishes from Michigan, USA! 💜

[patriciaelg]

That looks beautiful! Being American, I didn't know shepherds pie was made with lamb. Makes sense because lamb is what shepherds take care of. Lamb is expensive and not always in our grocery stores so I may be making cottage pie. Thank you Rik😊

[simplyrita]

If I could give this more than 1 thumbs up I would!! You've done it again Rik my mouth is watering now.

[JohnAntonis-tfke]

Chef incredible shepherd pie wow love it with beers wow lamb to mashes potatoes 🥔

[glennismossey]

So happy you differentiated between shepherds and cottage pies! I love both and make both depending on the availability of lamb over here across the pond! Of course any lamb cuts can be used in a shepherds pie. Your kitchen, your menu, your choice!

[MichelleMartin-ldzg]

You did it again Rik you've made my mouth water again nice one 👍 👌 😊😅😂

[jennyt]

Wow. That's a lovely variation on using minced lamb or minced beef for cottage pie. I love all the hearty traditional meals like that. Thanks for sharing, Rik. Have a great evening.

[Babbajune]

Beautifully and deliciously prepared. ❤

[tridsonline]

👍 Wonderful! My mom's personal touch was to include 1 or 2 parsnips with the mashed topping. I'm sure she would've enjoyed the full Guinness treatment too. Thanks Rik 👌

[AZ-Sharon]

Good evening, Rikster 😎 I have never had lamb, that I know of🤣. I think I have had a shepherd's pie at a restaurant we have here in Phoenix, Arizona called Cornish Pasty. I have put beer in my crockpot roast, but it was Mexican beer Corona! So what I love most about this dish is the mash potato bake on top.

[lesliewelch]

Hi Rik, amazing, it looks too good to eat, I have sent the link to this, to my sister, she loves her Guinness, a big thumbs up, 👍

[paulogama]

Lovely pie chef. Now that's
a real british country food
at it's best.👍👍

[BarbaraJSantaMaria]

As soon as you said shepherds pie and Guinness my mouth stared watering. Brilliant

[aspiratedaloha]

Lamb pieces OR mince I am in! Haven’t tried nice chunky pieces but next time I will try this recipe with the gnarly bits of course!

[geminil]

I make beef in guinness pie and a batch of guinness cakes ( my favourite ) have just gone into my freezer. So I'll be definitely making this. I'm sure getting my share of guinness, but who's complainimg about that.

[DavidCalvert-mhsy]

Hi Rik. I am inspired by your recipes. Growing up in Southern California, when the family had very little money, my mother made a lot of cottage pie. Lamb was too expensive. Also salt cod with mash. Back then in the 50s salt cod was cheap, and frowned upon by the middle and 'upper class' people. We also ate a lot of Mexican food. Proper Mexican, not Taco Bell. It was also cheaper, plentiful and very healthy. I first had shepherd's pie when we migrated to Australia. Young mutton, called hogget, was plentiful and cheap. I still love both shepherd's pie and cottage pie on the cold winter nights. Yes, parts of Australia do get cold in winter. Not everywhere is blistering hot.

[lilliankeane]

Yum! Hit the like button when I heard your description, 😂 why wait any longer? ☺️. Thanks Rik, you rock!

[sugarfree]

I made your Stout pie with beef and mushrooms a couple of weeks ago and it was beautiful and delicious. This shepherd's pie will be next. I had lost the joy of cooking for a spell and discovering your channel is helping to spark up my enthusiasm as well as teaching me recipes of my heritage.
"Would you look at that!"

[JaneB]

Absolutely love this recipe Rik...love a shepherd's pie and cottage pie, love lamb abd enjoy Guinness in a beef dish. This will be on my menu planning.... thanks for sharing 😊