Poor Man’s Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s Pie traditionally uses lamb, while Cottage Pie uses beef. The ‘Poor Man’s Shepherd’s Pie’ is a budget-friendly version made with ground beef.

This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Poor Man’s Shepherd’s Pie

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 cup Frozen peas
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 pound Potatoes
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• ¹⁄₄ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add the onion, carrots, peas, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Meanwhile, peel and quarter the potatoes. Boil them in a pot of salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and black pepper.
5. Transfer the meat mixture to a baking dish. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown.
7. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
8. Enjoy your Poor Man's Shepherd's Pie!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 8g

Protein 20g40%

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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.