English Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s Pie is traditionally made with lamb, while Cottage Pie is made with beef. The name ‘Shepherd’s Pie’ comes from the dish being a staple in the diet of shepherds in the British Isles.

This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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English Shepherd’s Pie

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: British cuisine Courses: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2700

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 pound Ground Beef
• 1 medium-sized Onion
• 2 medium-sized Carrot
• 1 cup Frozen Peas
• 1 cup Beef Stock
• 2 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 2 pound Potatoes
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Start by preparing the mashed potato topping. Peel and chop the potatoes into chunks. Boil them in salted water until tender.
3. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth.
4. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
5. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and frozen peas to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.
6. Stir in the beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove the skillet from heat.
7. Spoon the beef and vegetable mixture into a baking dish. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top.
8. Use a fork to create a decoration on the mashed potatoes, if desired.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
10. Allow the shepherd's pie to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
11. Enjoy your delicious English Shepherd's Pie!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 25g50%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.