Food & Wine
Shepherd’s pie
For a hearty meal that is sure to satisfy, this family favourite Shepherd’s pie will be a hit with young and old alike.
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 brown onion, diced
- 2 carrot, finely diced
- 500g beef mince
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 400g can peeled tomatoes
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon mixed herbs
- 750g potatoes, washed, peeled and chopped
- ¼ cup milk
- 50g butter
- Salt and pepper, to season
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Heat olive oil in a frying pan and cook onion and carrots for 5 minute or until softened. Add mince and cook for three minutes or until browned.
- Season with salt and pepper. Stir through tomato paste, tomatoes, stock,
Worcestershire sauce, and herbs. Cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes. Remove lid and cook for a further 10 minutes. - Meanwhile, add potatoes in saucepan of salted water. Boil and reduce to simmer. Cook until tender. Drain well and mash with butter and milk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread beef mixture evenly in an ovenproof baking dish. Spoon potatoes into large pastry bag fitted with star tip. Pipe rosettes over beef mixture. Place in oven and cook for 30 minutes or until topping is browned.
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