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Shepherd’s Pie (with a twist)

Date Mar 6, 2024
Author Energie Fitness
Cooking time 30-40 mins

Whip up Shepherd's Pie with a twist! A delightful blend of lean minced lamb, veggies, and creamy mashed potatoes topped with golden Cheddar cheese. A comforting meal for the whole family.

Method

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 190 °C /gas mark 5
  2. Boil the potatoes and when soft, mash with butter/ margarine and milk. (Reserve the cooking water)
  3. Fry the onions with a little vegetable oil in a non-stick pan until soft and transparent in colour then add the mince and carrots continue to stir-fry until the mince is lightly browned.
  4. Add the tomatoes, tomato puree and peas, stir and cook on the hob over a slow heat for about 30-40 minutes, adding a little potato water from time to time if the mixture starts to look a little dry.
  5. Pour the lamb mixture into an oven-proof dish, top with mashed potato and finally the Cheddar cheese
  6. Cook in the oven for about 25 minutes until the dish is piping hot and the top is golden brown. 

Recipes

Ingredients

500g (1 large) potato, peeled and diced

5g (1 teaspoon) butter or margarine

30ml (2 tablespoons) reduced fat milk

400g lean minced lamb

240g (4 medium) carrots, peeled and finely diced

120g (2 small) onions, peeled and finely diced

400g (large tin or fresh, chopped) tomatoes

20g (1 tablespoon) tomato puree

150g (2 handfuls) peas (fresh or frozen)

20g (small stick)

Cheddar cheese,

finely grated

A little vegetable oil 

Nutritional Info (Per Serving)

Meal Serves 4

Kcals

363

Fat

13g

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