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Shepherd's Pie

65 min4 servings525 kcal

A traditional English dish consisting of a layer of stewed meat and vegetables covered with mashed potatoes and baked in the oven.

Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients

  • potatoes1 kg
  • minced meat500 g
  • onion1 large
  • carrots2 medium
  • celery2 stalks
  • peas1 cup
  • tomato paste2 tbsp
  • flour1 tbsp
  • beef broth1 cup
  • butter2 tbsp
  • nutmeg1/4 tsp
  • salt and pepperto taste

Method

  1. 1Peel and cut the potatoes into cubes. Boil in salted water until tender, then drain. Mash with butter.
  2. 2Fry the onion, carrot and celery over medium heat until soft. Add the mince and fry, breaking up any lumps, until cooked through.
  3. 3Add the peas and tomato paste, stir and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
  4. 4Dissolve the flour in the stock and add to the meat. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Add nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 5Spread the meat mixture in the bottom of a deep baking dish. Place the mashed potatoes on top and flatten with a spoon. Bake in an oven preheated to 200°C for 30-40 minutes until golden.