Delicious Homemade Shepherd’s Pie
Ingredients
- 600 grams potatoes, cubed
- Water (enough to cover the potatoes)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 50 milliliters milk
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 400 grams minced pork (or beef)
- 1 red onion, finely chopped (or yellow onion)
- 2 small carrots, cubed
- ½ red bell pepper, chopped
- Celery (optional, or any vegetables of choice)
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 50 milliliters tomato juice
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Cheddar cheese, grated
For the filling:
For assembly:
Instructions
- Prepare the mashed potatoes:
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- Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water.
- Add salt and boil until soft.
- Once cooked, drain the water and mash the potatoes.
- Add butter, milk, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
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- Prepare the filling:
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- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the minced pork and cook until it changes color.
- Add the chopped onion, carrots, bell pepper, celery (if using), and garlic.
- Cook until the vegetables soften.
- Pour in the tomato juice and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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- Assemble the shepherd’s pie:
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- Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
- Transfer the cooked meat and vegetable mixture into an oven-safe dish.
- Sprinkle some chopped parsley and a layer of grated cheddar cheese.
- Spread the mashed potatoes evenly on top.
- Add another layer of cheddar cheese.
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- Bake:
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- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly.
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- Serve & enjoy!
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- Let the shepherd’s pie cool slightly before serving.
- Enjoy this comforting and delicious dish with your family!
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