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Colcannon Shepherd’s Pie

Delicious Colcannon Shepherd's Pie for Cozy Comfort Nights

This Colcannon Shepherd’s Pie is a warm and delightful comfort food, perfect for cozy family gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil.
  • 1.5 lbs Ground Lamb Look for 15-20% fat for optimal moisture.
  • 3.25 teaspoons Salt Season at different cooking stages.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Pepper Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 Onion Finely diced.
  • 4 Carrots Peeled and cut into coins.
  • 3 tablespoons Tomato Paste Select a high-quality brand.
  • 1 tablespoon Flour Necessary for thickening the gravy.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Choose a quality brand.
  • 1.75 cups Chicken Broth Vegetable broth works for a lighter option.
  • 1 cup Peas Frozen peas work perfectly.
  • 0.75 cup Parsley Chopped, optional for garnish.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Garlic Powder Swap out for fresh garlic if desired.
For the Colcannon Topping
  • 2.5 lbs Potatoes Peeled and cut into chunks.
  • 1 lb Cabbage Shredded.
  • 0.667 cup Whole Milk For creamy consistency.
  • 5 tablespoons Butter Unsalted is best.
  • 0.125 teaspoon Nutmeg Use sparingly.

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare your vegetables: peel and cut the potatoes into chunks, slice the carrots into coins, dice the onion finely, and shred the cabbage.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and brown the ground lamb with 1.5 teaspoons of salt for about 7-9 minutes.
  4. In the same skillet, add diced onions and carrot coins, season with salt, and sauté for 6-8 minutes until tender, then add tomato paste and cook for 1 additional minute.
  5. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir for 1 minute. Return the lamb, add Worcestershire sauce, chicken broth, and pepper, and thicken for 1-2 minutes. Fold in peas and parsley before transferring to a greased baking dish.
  6. Bring salted water to a boil, add potato chunks, and cook for 12-15 minutes until fork-tender. Sauté shredded cabbage with olive oil and salt in another pan for 7-9 minutes until tender and lightly browned.
  7. Drain the potatoes, mash until creamy, then mix in sautéed cabbage, whole milk, and butter until well combined.
  8. Spread the colcannon topping over the lamb filling in the baking dish, smoothing it out, and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  9. Once baked, let the pie rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Use quality ingredients for the best flavor in your Colcannon Shepherd's Pie.

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