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Traditional Shepherd’s Pie
There’s nothing more comforting than traditional Shepherd’s Pie! This hearty pie with minced lamb topped with creamy mashed potato is a true winter warmer.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 931 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
For the filling
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 900 g | 2 lb minced lamb
- 2 large onions , minced
- 3 sticks celery , finely chopped
- 3 carrots , finely diced
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 springs thyme , leaves only
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 500 ml | 2 cups chicken stock
- 250 ml | 1 cup white wine (or use more stock)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
For the mash
- 900 g | 2 lb floury potatoes , cubed
- 4 tbsp butter
- 60 ml | 1/4 cup whole milk
- salt and pepper
- 4 tbsp grated parmesan , to top
Instructions
- Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan and add the minced lamb. Break up the mince with a wooden spoon and cook until nicely browned. Drain and set aside.
- Add the remaining oil in same pan (no need to clean) and cook the onions, celery, carrot, thyme and bay leaves on medium-low heat for five minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the minced lamb, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, wine and stock and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about an hour until the liquid is almost gone. Taste and season with the salt and pepper.
- When the lamb is about 30 minutes in, put the potatoes in a large pan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes or until fork tender. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- Heat the milk and butter until the butter melts then add to the potatoes and mash thoroughly. Taste and add salt and pepper. Leave the potatoes to cool slightly then transfer to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip (or simply snip the end of the bag).
- Preheat the oven to 200C/400F. Take the bay leaves out and transfer the lamb into a 7”x 9” (18cmx23cm) baking dish and pack down.
- Pipe the mash over the lamb and sprinkle with the Parmesan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden. Leave to cool for five minutes then serve with some green steamed veggies on the side.
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Notes
- Try mixing it up by topping with sweet potato mash, or add extra veggies like peas in the filling.
- Add 2 tsp corn flour diluted in 2 tbsp cold water to thicken sauce if required.
Nutrition Information
Calories
931kcal
(47%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
60g
(92%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
20630mg
(860%)
Potassium
1508mg
(43%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
5510IU
(110%)
Vitamin C
24.7mg
(27%)
Calcium
304mg
(30%)
Iron
8.7mg
(48%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 931
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 931kcal | 47% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 60g | 92% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 20630mg | 860% |
| Potassium | 1508mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 5510IU | 110% |
| Vitamin C | 24.7mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 304mg | 30% |
| Iron | 8.7mg | 48% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.