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Shepards Pie

Shepherd's Pie

by Nabeela Kauser
Dive into the hearty comfort of a traditional Shepherd's Pie. This classic British dish boasts layers of savoury minced lamb and creamy mashed potatoes.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine British, Western
Servings 6
Calories 431 kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 g Minced Meat Lamb
  • 1 Onion Finely chopped
  • 2 Carrots Peeled, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Puree
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tsp Thyme Dried
  • 500 ml Beef Stock
  • 750 g Potatoes Peeled, chopped into chunks
  • 50 g Butter Unsalted
  • 50 ml Milk
  • Salt To taste
  • Black Pepper To taste

Instructions

  • Begin by preheating the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6.
  • Place a large frying pan over medium-high heat and add the minced lamb. Brown it for 5-6 minutes while using a wooden spoon to break up any large lumps.
  • Once browned, add the chopped onion and carrots to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until they are softened.
  • Next, add minced garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and dried thyme to the pan, and cook for 2-3 minutes until it becomes fragrant.
  • After that, pour in beef stock and bring it to a simmer. Cook for 20-25 minutes until the mixture thickens, and the vegetables become tender. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • While the meat mixture is cooking, chop potatoes and boil them in a pot of salted water for 15-20 minutes until they become tender. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
  • Add unsalted butter and milk to the pot and mash the potatoes until they become smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer the meat mixture to a large baking dish and spread the mashed potatoes on top.
  • Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the mashed potatoes turn golden brown, and the filling becomes hot and bubbly.
  • Finally, serve the Shepherd's Pie hot with your preferred vegetables.

Notes

If you're a vegetarian, you can replace the minced lamb with a meatless ground beef substitute or lentils.
You can save time by using leftover mashed potatoes.
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 431kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 19gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 371mgPotassium: 1049mgFibre: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3670IUVitamin C: 29mgVitamin D: 0.2µgCalcium: 69mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Beef, Comfort Food, Food, Lamb, Meat, Minced Meat, Recipe
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