Shephards Pie

[robertbaggio]

Anyone got a good recipe for shepards pie, to win me some brownie points with my girlfriend ?

[beaver80]

Delia's recipe rocks: http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/shepherds-pie-with-cheese-crusted-leeks,713,RC.html.

[Ethel]

A few hours before you plan to eat (or the night before)

Chop a large onion (or 2 small ones)
Mix with 1lb minced beef

Heat some oil in a saucepan, add beef and brown for five minutes or so. If there is a lot of fat, drain some off.

Add 1 can peeled tomatoes.
A good dollop of tomato sauce.
An oxo cube.
Half a cup of left over gravy, or make some with 2 tsp granules.
Salt and pepper.
Worcestershire sauce, if you have it.
Stir well.

Leave to simmer for 15 - 20 minutes stirring occasionally. Turn into a suitable ovenproof dish.

When it is cool, put in the fridge.

1 hour before eating:
Boil 4 or 5 large potatoes in salted water. I like Maris Piper.
When cooked (20 -25 minutes) drain very well, shake and cover pan with a clean tea towel to absorb the steam.

Put a large knob of butter into a cup with a slosh of milk. Warm in the microwave for about 5 minutes.

Mash the potatoes, add the milk and butter. Make sure there is enough salt.

Spoon over the minced beef mixture and cook in the oven - 180, for half an hour.

Serve with veg and gravy.

I also like to replace half the potatoes with swede, boiled and mashed together.

You can also add a finely chopped carrot or two to the mince.

[livk]

I dont like shephers pie but I may try Ethel's -- sounds rather yummy.

[andyjevs]

This is weird...i was going to make one tonight and was just about to ask if there's anything "alternative" that people put in theirs.

I was going to put baked beans, chopped peppers, sliced mushrooms and maybe a sprinkle of chilli.
I will also grate cheese over the mash and grill for a few mins.

Super stuff Ethel

[robertbaggio]

thanks Ethel that's just what i'm looking for..

[Nautilus]

I always thought it was made with Lamb.