No-fuss shepherd's pie
We've got some lovely twists on shepherd's pie on the site, but we were missing a definitive version of this classic family recipe - here it is!
Difficulty and servings
Serves 4
Preparation and cooking times
Prep 15 mins
Cook 1 hr
Freeze once assembled
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan, then soften the onion and carrots for a few mins. When soft, turn up the heat, crumble in the lamb and brown, tipping off any excess fat. Add the tomato purée and Worcestershire sauce, then fry for a few mins. Pour over the stock, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 40 mins, uncovering halfway.
- Meanwhile, heat the oven to 180C/ fan 160C/ gas 4, then make the mash. Boil the potatoes in salted water for 10-15 mins until tender. Drain, then mash with the butter and milk.
- Put the mince into an ovenproof dish, top with the mash and ruffle with a fork. The pie can now be chilled and frozen for up to a month. Bake for 20-25 mins until the top is starting to colour and the mince is bubbling through at the edges. (To bake from frozen, cook at 160C/fan 140C/gas 3 for 1 hr-1 hr 20 mins until piping hot in the centre. Flash under the grill to brown, if you like.) Leave to stand for 5 mins before serving.
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Try some of our other no-fuss recipes, Easy chicken tagine or No-fuss ham & crème fraîche tart .
PER SERVING
663 kcalories, protein 33g, carbohydrate 49g, fat 39 g, saturated fat 20g, fibre 0g, sugar 10g, salt 1.35 g
Recipe from Good Food magazine, March 2009.
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Difficulty and servings
Serves 4
Preparation and cooking times
Prep 15 mins
Cook 1 hr
Freeze once assembled
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1 large onion , chopped
- 2-3 medium carrots , chopped
- 500g pack lamb mince
- 2 tbsp tomato purée
- large splash Worcestershire sauce
- 500ml beef stock
- 900g potatoes , cut into chunks
- 85g butter
- 3 tbsp milk
PER SERVING
663 kcalories, protein 33g, carbohydrate 49g, fat 39 g, saturated fat 20g, fibre 0g, sugar 10g, salt 1.35 g
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