Shepherd's Pie Recipe
Shepherd's Pie originated from England, traditionally made with lamb or mutton. In Australia or New Zealand, Shepherd's Pie is known as cottage pie. Shepherd's Pie basically consists of a ground layer of minced meat and vegetables, topped with mashed potatoes and baked. Enjoy this simple recipe of shepherd's pie.
Ingredients
- 400 gm minced meat
- 1 carrot (big size) - shredded
- 1¼ cup of mix vegetables (carrots, corn and green peas)
- 1 onion (medium size) - cut into small cubes
- 2 tablespoon tomato ketchup
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 6 potatoes (medium size) - boiled until soft
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 150ml milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg yolk - beat softly
Filling
- Heat oil in the pan, add in chopped onion.
- Sauté the onion and add in minced meat. Stir for awhile until meat is cooked.
- Add in shredded carrot and mix vegetables.
- Put in ketchup, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce. Mix thoroughly.
- Add salt to taste. Add in all-purpose flour and mix. Put aside.
- Heat the milk and butter in a pan, don't let it boil. (just to melt the butter).
- Peel the boiled potatoes and mash them.
- Add the potatoes in a bowl (mixer can be used as well), mix the milk and blend all together.
- Add salt to taste.
Bake in the oven for about 30-40 minutes, at 170°C / 340F. When it's fully cooked you can see the top layer turn golden brown.
Tip:If you like a spicy flavor in your Shepherd's Pie you can add a teaspoon of paprika and a teaspoon of curry powder.


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