Cottage or Shepherd's Pie
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5.0
135 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
729 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
British
Cottage or Shepherd's Pie
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A classic British dish! Use ground beef for Cottage pie and ground lamb for Shepherd's pie. Use a sharp cheddar, preferably English if you can.
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Ingredients
Shepherd's Pie
- 3 Tablespoons oil use a neutral oil or mild olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 1/2 lb. ground beef or ground lamb
- 2 cups carrots and peas frozen or fresh
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or to taste
- 1 Tablespoon fresh chopped thyme
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 10 ounces sharp cheddar cheese grated (divided)
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 3/4 cup beef broth
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Instructions
- In a medium sized skillet, heat the oil until shimmering. Add onions and cook 2-3 minutes. Add the mushrooms, ground lamb or beef, stirring to break it up about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, thyme and Worcestershire sauce. Saute until meat is no longer pink.
- add beef broth, carrots and peas. Cook until broth is reduced and veggies are cooked
- Season to taste with salt and pepper
- Put meat mixure into a casserole dish. (You can also use a souffle dish or oval baking dish...something between 8"x8" and 13"x9").
- Top with 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
- Spread or pipe mashed potatoes and top with remaining grated cheese. You'll want ridges or peaks in the potatoes. Top with remaining shredded cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees F. for 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted.
Notes
- Ground lamb, beef or turkey may be used
- This is a great way to use leftover mashed potatoes!
- Use a sharp English cheddar for a great traditional flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1piece
Calories
729kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
19g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
130mg
(43%)
Sodium
590mg
(25%)
Potassium
1077mg
(31%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
4968IU
(99%)
Vitamin C
42mg
(47%)
Calcium
400mg
(40%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 729 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 729kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 590mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 1077mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 4968IU | 99% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 400mg | 40% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
135 reviews
Excellent
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