Shepherd's Pie, also known as cottage pie, is a traditional savory family dish of cooked minced meat topped with mashed potato and baked. Shepherd's Pie is the type of food that brings a smile to everyone's face! The saucy, deeply flavourful filling, creamy potato topping, and that awesome golden cheese crust are known for being a comfort go-to dish! It is a classic comfort food recipe that's healthy, hearty, and filling.
Shepherd's Pie (Servings - 4 people)
Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook: 1 hr 10 mins Total: 1 hr 20 mins
Ingredients:
- 8 oz (240g) minced beef
- 8 oz (240g) boiled vegetables e.g. carrots
- 8 oz (240g) mashed potato
- 1 oz (30g) margarine
- 1/2 pint (300ml) stock
- 1 oz (30g) flour
Method:
- Fry mince in margarine until brown. Add flour and stir until mixed in.
- Slowly add stock. Stirring continuously .
- Bring to boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Puree the meat and vegetables separately.
- Place a layer of meat and a layer of vegetables in a casserole dish.
- Place a layer of mashed potato on top.
- Heat in oven until potatoes are lightly browned.
*Please note: Attempt the spoon tilt and fork pressure test to make sure the dish has a minced and moist texture.
If you don’t eat much meat, you should give this traditional version a try! I think you’ll love it! No matter which type of meat you choose, this is real comfort food that will warm you from the inside out during the winter months.
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Credits:
Created with an image by WS Studio - "Shepherd's Pie (escondidinho). Typical Brazilian food."