When you want to make the pie, heat oven to 220c/200c fan/gas 7 and place a flat baking tray in the oven.
Classic Shepherd's Pie
While it's traditionally made this recipe has two main components to it, but both are very easy.
Recipe Summary Classic Shepherd's Pie
A savory base of ground beef and vegetables in tangy tomato gravy and topped with a layer of buttery mashed potatoes. It's the perfect comfort food for your hungry family.Ingredients | Beef Pie Recipes Uk
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
¼ cup Heinz Tomato Ketchup
¾ cup Heinz® Tomato Juice
2 tablespoons Heinz Worcestershire Sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (such as peas and carrots)
3 cups cooked, warm, mashed potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
⅔ cup warm milk
Directions
Heat oil in a skillet set over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and half of the salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 5 to 7 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C).
Crumble meat into pan and cook until brown all over. Sprinkle with flour. Stir in ketchup, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in mixed vegetables. Transfer to a 9-inch (23-cm) baking dish.
Whip the potatoes with the warm milk, remaining salt and pepper, butter and garlic until very fluffy. Spread potatoes evenly over meat mixture. Bake for 35 minutes or until potatoes are golden.
Twist 1: For a zestier flavour, stir 1 tsp (5 mL) prepared horseradish and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) cayenne pepper into the meat mixture.
Twist 2: For a meatless version, substitute 4 cups (1L) chopped mushrooms for the meat.
Twist 3: For a pork version, ground pork can also be substituted for beef.
Twist 4: For a pub-style shepherd's pie, use ground lamb in place of beef and mark the potatoes with the tines of a fork.
Twist 5: Make ahead: This casserole can be assembled and then refrigerated for up to 2 days before baking. Extend cooking time to 45 minutes.
Twist 6: For increased fibre and nutrient value of this recipe use sweet potatoes.
Info | Beef Pie Recipes Uk
prep:
25 mins
cook:
35 mins
total:
1 hr
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
