cottage cheese pizza crust keto
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Diet: N/A
Description
Shepherd’s Pie is a comforting and hearty dish, perfect for a family meal. Featuring a savory minced lamb (or beef) filling topped with a fluffy layer of mashed potatoes, this classic British dish is easy to make and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 500g minced lamb (or beef for Cottage Pie)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp plain flour
- 500ml beef stock
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup frozen corn
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For the mashed potato topping:
- 1kg potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 50g butter
- 50ml milk (or cream)
- Salt and white pepper to taste
- 50g grated cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Prepare the filling: Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe pan or casserole dish over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add the minced lamb (or beef) to the pan, breaking it up with a spoon. Brown the meat thoroughly, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the minced garlic, then sprinkle in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Pour in the beef stock and stir in the tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Stir in the frozen peas and corn and remove from heat.
- Prepare the mashed potato topping: While the filling is simmering, boil the potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes, or until very tender. Drain well.
- Mash the potatoes with the butter and milk (or cream) until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and white pepper.
- Assemble the pie: Spread the meat filling evenly in the bottom of your oven-safe pan or transfer it to a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Spoon the mashed potato topping over the meat filling, spreading it evenly to cover. You can create decorative ridges with a fork.
- If desired, sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese over the mashed potato.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. If the top isn’t browning enough, you can place it under the grill (broiler) for a few minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of red wine with the beef stock.
- Ensure your mashed potatoes are not too wet, as this can make the topping soggy.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British