Traditional Shepherd's Pie

This English classic is a warm and filling family tea. It is best served with a side of steamed greenbeans, broccoli and cauliflower. For variation, make the mash topping with sweet potato.
4 Jan 2018 Main Course Recipe
Traditional Shepherd's Pie
Category Main
Serves 6
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 25 minutes

Ingredients

For the filling:For the mash:

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil and fry the mince until browned. If you need to, fry the mince in sections
  2. Set the beef to one side and add more oil to the pan, add the onions and carrots and cook until soft on a low heat
  3. Add the garlic and tomato puree and cook on a higher heat for several minutes. Return the beef to the pan
  4. Add the stock and bring to a simmer for 45 minutes. If a lot of stock remains after 30 minutes, boil to reduce before transferring to an oven safe dish
  5. Preheat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7
  6. While the beef is simmering, make the mash. Cover the potatoes in salted cold water. Bring to the boil and simmer until soft
  7. Drain the water from the potatoes before adding butter and milk, you can also add half on the cheese. Mash well
  8. Cover meat with mash and sprinkle on remaining cheese. Cook in oven for 20-25 minutes.

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