Shepherd's Pie (with a twist!)

Shepherd's Pie (with a twist!)

Serves 4  

363kcals, 13g fat per portion  

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 

 

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. 

1 comment

  • Amanda Nunn

    Nice touch with the cheese!

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