Shepherd’s pie

🥧 Shepherd’s Pie — Classic Comfort Dish

Shepherd’s pie is a hearty dish made with minced meat and vegetables, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden. Traditionally, it uses lamb (if made with beef, it’s often called cottage pie).

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🧾 Ingredients

Filling:

• 500 g minced lamb (or beef)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 cup peas
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup broth (beef or chicken)
• Salt, pepper, and herbs (thyme or rosemary)

Topping:

• 3–4 potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 2 tbsp butter
• ¼ cup milk
• Salt to taste

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🥄 Instructions

1. Cook the filling
   • In a pan, sauté onion until soft
   • Add minced meat and cook until browned
   • Stir in carrots, peas, tomato paste, broth, and seasonings
   • Simmer 10–15 minutes until thick
2. Prepare mashed potatoes
   • Mash boiled potatoes with butter, milk, and salt
3. Assemble
   • Spread meat mixture in a baking dish
   • Top with mashed potatoes (smooth or textured with a fork)
4. Bake
   • Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden

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💡 Tips

• Add cheese on top for a crispy crust
• Use leftover meat or vegetables to save time
• Let it rest 5–10 minutes before serving

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🍽️ Serving Ideas

• Serve with a simple salad or steamed greens
• Great for meal prep — reheats well

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If you want, I can give you a quick 30-minute version or a cheesy loaded shepherd’s pie 🧀