Shepherds Pie
A family dinner classic that is simple, easy, comfort food at it's best! The added lentils make it deliciously filling with an added protein boost.
Super easy to make vegetarian for a meat-free Monday option.
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
- Peel and wash the potatoes. Cut the potatoes in the rough segments and place in a pot with enough water until completely covered. Bring to the boil and then lower the heat down to a simmer for around 15 minutes.
- In a large frying pan or saucepan over medium heat, saute diced onions, chilli flakes and garlic until the onion is translucent.
- Add the carrot and mushroom, and cook for a further 5 minutes.
- Add the mince, stirring with a wooden spoon, ensure it breaks up evenly. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the meat has browned. Add the lentils and the flour and stir through until coated.
- Add in the tomato paste, tinned tomato, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, parsley, herbs and stock and stir through until well combined. Turn the heat down to medium-low and cook for a further 15-20 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
- Check on the potatoes by poking with a knife. If the knives go through easily and appear slightly fluffy these are ready. Remove from the heat and drain the water out.
- In the same pot the potatoes were boiling in, mash the potatoes with a fork or potato masher. Season with salt and pepper and add in the milk and butter. Mix through until the consistency is smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Spoon mince/lentil mixture into a deep baking dish and spread the mashed potato over top. Sprinkle a handle of cheese evenly over the top of the potato. Bake for 10-15 mins or until golden brown.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
SHORT DESCRIPTION
A family dinner classic that is simple, easy, comfort food at it's best! The added lentils make it deliciously filling with an added protein boost.
Super easy to make vegetarian for a meat-free Monday option.
DESCRIPTION
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
- Peel and wash the potatoes. Cut the potatoes in the rough segments and place in a pot with enough water until completely covered. Bring to the boil and then lower the heat down to a simmer for around 15 minutes.
- In a large frying pan or saucepan over medium heat, saute diced onions, chilli flakes and garlic until the onion is translucent.
- Add the carrot and mushroom, and cook for a further 5 minutes.
- Add the mince, stirring with a wooden spoon, ensure it breaks up evenly. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the meat has browned. Add the lentils and the flour and stir through until coated.
- Add in the tomato paste, tinned tomato, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, parsley, herbs and stock and stir through until well combined. Turn the heat down to medium-low and cook for a further 15-20 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
- Check on the potatoes by poking with a knife. If the knives go through easily and appear slightly fluffy these are ready. Remove from the heat and drain the water out.
- In the same pot the potatoes were boiling in, mash the potatoes with a fork or potato masher. Season with salt and pepper and add in the milk and butter. Mix through until the consistency is smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Spoon mince/lentil mixture into a deep baking dish and spread the mashed potato over top. Sprinkle a handle of cheese evenly over the top of the potato. Bake for 10-15 mins or until golden brown.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
INGREDIENTS
1 brown onion, diced
1 tsp organic chilli flakes
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 carrots
3 large mushrooms (Portobello)
500g organic lamb mince*
½ cup organic red split lentils
1 tbsp organic all-purpose plain flour
2 tbsp organic tomato paste
1 x 400g tin organic diced tomatoes
1 tbsp organic Worcestershire
1 organic dried bay leaf
A handful of fresh parsley, chopped
Pinch of fresh thyme leaves
Pinch of fresh oregano, chopped
2 cups vegetable or beef stock
Mash:
4 large Potatoes
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tbsp organic milk
25g organic butter
A handful of parmesan or cheese of choice.
*To make vegetarian, omit mince and add more lentils or vegetables.
Peas and diced celery also work well.
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