Shepherd's Pie with ground beef, potato and cheese

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Traditional British Shepherd's Pie

Category: Main Course
Cuisine: British
Difficult: Intermediate
Preparation Time:
30 Min.
Cooking Time:
1 Min.
Rest Time:
15 Min.
Total Time:
105 Min.
Servings:  6
Season: Autumn, Winter

Description:

A hearty and comforting dish, Shepherd's Pie is a classic British meal featuring a flavorful mix of minced lamb, vegetables, and a creamy mashed potato topping, baked to perfection.

Ingredients:

Servings

For the Lamb Filling:

500
minced lamb
1
 
large onion, finely chopped
2
 
carrots, diced
2
 
cloves garlic, minced
1
tbsp 
tomato paste
1
tbsp 
Worcestershire sauce
250
ml 
beef or lamb stock
1
tsp 
dried thyme
1
tsp 
dried rosemary
 
Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Mashed Potato Topping:

800
potatoes, peeled and quartered
50
butter
100
ml 
milk
 
Salt and pepper, to taste
 
Grated cheese for topping
 (Optional)

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
Prepare Potatoes:
Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Cook Lamb Mixture:
While the potatoes cook, sauté onions and carrots in a large pan until soft. Add the minced lamb, browning it thoroughly. Stir in garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, herbs, and stock. Simmer for about 20 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
Mash Potatoes:
Drain the potatoes and mash with butter and milk. Season with salt and pepper.
Assemble:
Spoon the lamb mixture into a baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes. If desired, sprinkle with grated cheese.
Bake:
Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden.
Rest:
Let the pie rest for 15 minutes before serving.

To Serve:

Serve hot, ideally with steamed green vegetables or a crisp salad for a complete meal.

Notes:

You can substitute lamb with beef for a Cottage Pie variation.
Feel free to add peas or other vegetables to the lamb mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Per Container:

Serving Amount
% Daily Value *
Calories 450 kcal
23
Total Fat 20 g
31
Saturated Fat 9 g
45
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol  80 mg
27
Sodium  500 mg
21
Total Carbohydrates  35 g
12
Dietary Fiber 5 g
18
Sugars 5 g
Protein  25 g
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. (Data for reference only)