Simple Shepherd's Pie
User Reviews
4.9
162 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
508 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
British
Simple Shepherd's Pie
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A classic traditional British dish. Real comfort food and perfect for cold days.
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Ingredients
- 1 tsp Beef Better Than Bouillion (or one OXO beef bouillion cube)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 16 oz ground lamb (if you use ground beef -it's a cottage pie)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 Tbsp Bisto
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 dash pepper
To top the meat:
- 5 large potatoes (mashed, made with butter and half and half- see notes)
- 1 handful shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
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Instructions
- Sauté the diced onion for a few minutes over medium high heat, stirring occasionally. Close the lid for another few minutes, and continue to cook.
- Once the onion is translucent, and just starting to brown, add the ground beef and break the pieces up into smaller bits. Stir often, and continue to cook until the liquid starts to dry (if not using Bisto, add a tablespoon of flour at this time).
- Add enough water, just to almost cover the ingredients, and simmer. At this point, add salt, Beef Better than Bouillon (or one OXO cube), Bisto granules, Worcestershire Sauce, and some ground black pepper to taste.
- Now, preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
- Continue to simmer the meat over medium heat for about 5-10 minutes, then taste; if needed, add more salt or Bisto. Remove from heat.
- Ladle the beef and gravy into oven safe ramekins or bowls, to make individual Cottage Pies, or just one large dish. Spoon (or pipe) mashed potatoes onto each dish to cover completely. Add shredded Cheddar cheese on top, if desired.
- Place dishes/ramekins onto a rimmed baking sheet and bake until bubbly and the potato is browned a little, approximately 25-30 minutes.
Notes
- The amount of potatoes will vary depending on the amount of mashed potato you like on top. Use less or more as desired. To be honest, leftover mashed potatoes is never a bad thing in my house. You can make potato scones, potato croquettes, boxty, and more.
- Omit the Bisto if you want to make it gluten-free (may contain traces of gluten).
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1bowl
Calories
508kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
778mg
(32%)
Potassium
656mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
4IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 508 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 508kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 778mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 656mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
162 reviews
Excellent
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