Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp oil or butter
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup carrot, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 tsp rosemary, chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried)
- 1 tsp thyme, chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried)
- 2 bay leaves (optional)
- 1 cup peas
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 cups hot mashed potatoes, for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground meat and cook, breaking it apart, until cooked through, about 7–10 minutes. Drain excess grease, leaving about 2 tablespoons.
- Add onions and carrots and cook until tender, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and tomato paste. Sprinkle in flour, mix well, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add beef broth, cooked meat, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about 5–7 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves, stir in peas, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Optional add-ins: bacon, celery, mushrooms, or corn.
- For extra umami, add 1 tbsp soy sauce or fish sauce before seasoning.
- Use any favorite mashed potato variation for serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British