Not a fan of corn beef and cabbage but still want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in culinary style? We’ve found the perfect alternative for you! This Irish shepherd’s pie from Food Wishes is an absolutely classic and also super easy to make, with layers of lamb and cheesy potatoes the whole family will love. Watch how it’s made and whip some up for a dish that will have all eyes smiling!

You’ll Need

Lamb Mixture
– 1 tablespoon butter
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 diced onion
– 2 pounds lean ground lamb
– ⅓ cup flour
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
– 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
– 3 cloves minced garlic
– 1 tablespoon ketchup
– 2 ½ cups water or broth (use more or less to adjust thickness as needed)
– One 12-ounce bag frozen peas and carrots, thawed, drained well
Potato Topping
– 2 ½ pounds Yukon gold potatoes
– 1 tablespoons butter
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Pinch of cayenne
– ¼ cup cream cheese
– ¼ pound Irish cheddar cheese
– 1 egg yolk beaten with 2 tablespoons milk

Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! Grab more information about this recipe over on Food Wishes and tell us if you give it a try. Have you ever had an Irish shepherd’s pie before?