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Shepherd’s Pie

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Shepherd’s Pie

A classic British savoury dish, also known as a Cottage Pie. It is a casserole of sorts made up of minced meat cooked with veggies, then topped with mashed potatoes. This is a highly comforting and very filling meal, I normally serve it with a light salad and some dinner rolls.
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 500 gm lamb or beef mince or you can use half beef and half lamb mixture
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp paprika powder or chilli powder if you do not have paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

Other Ingredients

  • 750 gm white potatoes about 10-12 medium sized
  • 3 medium sized grated or chopped onions
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste/puree
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 3 medium carrots diced/cubed into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup green peas
  • 4 tbsp sweet corn
  • 1 green chilli chopped
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella or cheddar cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 4 tbsp butter half for mince and half for potatoes
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tbsp white/plain/all purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 2 tbsp chopped coriander

Instructions
 

  • Check HERE for step by step directions with pictures.
    First, put the mince in a bowl and add the marinade ingredients and set aside for a few minutes.
    Heat the oil and 2 tbsp. of butter in a pan. Add the onions and fry until translucent, then add your ginger and garlic. Fry together until they release their aroma, then add the diced carrots and fry them for about 3 minutes.
    We start with the carrots because they take the longest to get done. Now add the peas and fry them for another 3 minutes or so. Then add your mince and chopped green chillies and stir fry until the mince starts to brown and has a good colour. Add the sweet corn followed by the tomato paste and sprinkle the cumin powder and coriander powder. Let this cook for about 5 minutes, then sprinkle the tablespoon of flour so that it absorbs any extra moisture in the mixture.
    Cook for a few more minutes until you find that the mixture has thickened nicely, then add your coriander leaves and switch off.
    Next, prepare the Potatoes
    Peel and cube the potatoes, then boil them in some salted water until soft. Drain and add 2 tbsp. butter and 2 tbsp. milk, then mash them whilst they are hot. Adjust salt accordingly. I like to add chilli powder and/or chilli flakes in the potatoes because we like our food spicy, but you can leave those out if you want it less spicy.
    Take a pyrex or baking dish, butter it nicely and pour your mince mixture first. Flatten it and make sure the layer is even.
    Then add your mashed potato on top. Be careful not to squish the mashed potatoes down, this will displace the mixture underneath and make the pie look untidy. Just try and gently place your mashed potatoes all over and you can use a fork to push and adjust it.
    Now add your cheese of choice. I prefer mozzarella and cheddar combination, but you can use whichever you like. You can also sprinkle some chopped coriander on top, but that too is optional. Some like to add dabs of butter on top of the pie, so if you like some extra buttery taste, go for it!
    Bake the pie in a pre-heated oven at 180 C for 25-30 minutes or until it’s nice and golden on top. Serve with some chutney and/or salad or even as it is….utterly delicious! 

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    1. You need an oven for this dish in order to melt the cheese and give it a nice golden top.

    1. I am not sure on how the results for that will be. You can try, let me know how it turns out. The classic Shepherd’s Pie has cheese on top, not pastry.

  1. i tried it, it was good but the cheese on top was hard as i used mozarella. can i know the reason? and can u pls mail me some diet foods.

    1. I guess it could be the brand of mozzarella used. Normally it should not go hard. Try a different brand or mix 1 tsp olive oil in the grated cheese next time. And do not over-bake.

  2. Since am not from your country, I don’t know the Kotmale brand. Try a different brand and see if that helps. Also, make sure the top grill of your oven is turned on so it doesn’t take long for the top to colour.

  3. I love this recipe! I made it yesterday with sweet potatoes and it was wonderful..thanks so much for this recipes. they are really great!

  4. Hi, it should serve 6-8 depending on whether you serve it with a side salad or any other accompaniments.

  5. Made this yesterday..it was
    Made this yesterday..it was delish everyone loved it.
    thanx.God Bless 🙂

  6. This is a brilliant recipe,
    This is a brilliant recipe, and is a firm family favourite. Thankyou for simple easy to follow recipes

  7. Can i make this with cubed
    Can i make this with cubed lamb pieces instead of mince? Will the recipe still be same or should i change anything? Im not a fan of mince too much. JazakAllah

    1. Yes you can, but maybe shred
      Yes you can, but maybe shred the lamb cubes after cooking for a better result. 🙂

  8. Salam fauzia, can I prepare
    Salam fauzia, can I prepare it and leave in the fridge for a day or two before baking?

  9. Exremely easy all the way
    Exremely easy all the way yummyyyyyyyy!!! Thank u sooooooooooooooooo much for easy n delicious recipes!! May allah bless u always

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