Spiced shepherd's pie
An enhanced family classic in all the right ways
Serves
4
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
A delicious twist on the traditional English shepherd's pie with the addition of rich, fragrant Indian spices. All of these are available at your local supermarket, and many are likely to be in your pantry. The fresh chilli is delicious but leave it on the side if you've got those who are sensitive to heat.
This recipe is courtesy of Ashia Ismail-Singer. Photo by Manja Wachsmuth.
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500g beef or Quality Mark lamb mince
¼ cup oil
2 onions
sliced1½ tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
¼ tsp turmeric
½ tsp chilli powder
1 tsp salt
2-3 garlic cloves
crushed1 tsp fresh ginger
grated400ml can diced tomatoes
or tomato passata½ cup green peas
fresh or forzen½ cup carrots
sliced6-8 potatoes
peeled and quartered1 tsp butter
splash milk
1 egg
beaten, for egg wash
seasonal vegetables
Method
Fry the onion in oil until golden, and add the minced meat, spices, garlic and ginger. Cook until the meat is brown.
Add tomatoes and all the vegetables and simmer for about 20 minutes. When well cooked, leave aside.
Boil the potatoes until soft. Drain and mash, adding butter and a splash of milk, making sure the mash is of a spreadable consistency.
Put the cooked mince into an ovenproof dish, and cover with the mashed potatoes. For a more decorative look, use a piping bag and decorate with the mashed potatoes.
Glaze with a beaten egg and place in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 20–30 minutes or until golden.
Nutrition Information per Serving (639g)
This nutrition analysis is based on 4 serves and doesn't include the vegetables to serve.
