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Shepherds Pie

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: English, European
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For Meat layer
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 500 gm Minced beef / Lamb
  • 1 cup Onion finely diced
  • 1 cup Carrot finely diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce optional
  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 1 tsp Paprika powder can use ½ tsp chili powder instead
  • ½ tsp Pepper powder
  • to taste Salt
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1½ cup Beef stock I used a beef bouillon cube dissolved in water
  • ½ tbsp Dried Parsley or 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley
  • ½ tsp Dried Thyme or 1 tsp Fresh Thyme
  • ½ tsp Dried Rosemary or 1 tsp Fresh Rosemary
  • 1/2 cup Frozen peas
For Mashed Potato layer
  • 1 kg Boiled potatoes
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • to taste Salt & Pepper
  • ½ tsp Garlic powder optional
  • ¼ cup Cheddar/Parmesan cheese for mash
  • 1/3 cup Milk
  • 1 nos Egg yolk optional
  • ¼ cup Cheddar/Parmesan cheese for topping

Method
 

  1. Into a pan on Med-High heat, pour in olive oil. Brown the mince meat/lamb. If using lamb you may need to drain some excess oil before proceeding. Add onions, carrots, celery, garlic.
  2. Continue to brown the meat and veggies. Browning is flavour.
  3. Add paprika powder, pepper powder and salt. Saute for 2 mins. Then add Worcestershire sauce & 2 tbsp flour. Cook for 2 mins. Add tomato paste and cook until a roasted smell comes.
  4. Pour in beef stock, dried or fresh herbs. Mix in frozen peas and simmer for 4-5 min. Check for seasoning.
  5. Transfer the meat mixture into an ovenproof dish 7 inch x 11 inch and allow to cool a bit.
  6. In the meantime, mash the boiled potatoes.
  7. Add butter and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder. Add in milk and 1/4 cup cheddar or Parmesan cheese. You can also add the yolk of an egg for a richer mash.
  8. Layer the mash onto the meat mixture and level.
  9. Score on the mash using a fork and top with 1/4 cup cheddar cheese.
  10. Bake in a 400F preheated oven for 20 mins or until slightly golden brown on top.
  11. Serve hot and Enjoy this delicious and comforting Shepherds pie!!

Notes

  • Use minced chicken or turkey instead of beef.
  • Use finely diced french beans if you are not a fan of green peas.
  • If you don’t prefer a thick layer of mash you can reduce the quantity of potatoes to 800gm.
  • If you prefer a gravy-like meat mixture increase the quantity of beef stock accordingly.
  • Assemble the dish in advance and refrigerate for up to 2 days and bake at 400F for 30-40 mins when needed.
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