Family favourite shepherds pie. Shepherd's pie is technically a savory meat pie made with ground lamb simmered in a gravy or broth. Vegetables are often layered under the meat or mixed with the meat. Topped with cheddar cheese and french fried onions for a savory twist.

Growing up shepherds pie was one of my all time favorite meals, hence the recipe title. Shepherd's Pie is a flavorful and hearty fall favorite This recipe was provided by Navicore's own Jackie C. from our Credit Counseling Department. Easy Shepherd's Pie is the perfect week-night dinner! You can have Family favourite shepherds pie using 14 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Family favourite shepherds pie

You need 2 tbsp of olive oil.
You need 1 of large onion, finely chopped.
You need 1 stick of celery, finely chopped.
You need 3 of medium carrots, finely chopped1 tbsp olive oil.
It's 8-10 of potatoes, boiled and mashed with a little butter and salt to taste (you could do more if you like lots of mash on top like us!).
It's 500 g of lean beef mince.
You need 300 g of frozen Quorn mince.
You need 350 ml of veg stock - we use bouillon as its vegan and organic.
You need 1 of beef oxo cube (optional if you're using beef mince).
It's 1 tbsp of plain flour.
It's 1 tbsp of balsamic vinegar.
Prepare 1 of level tsp smoked paprika.
It's 1 of heaped tsp marmite (it makes all the difference - even if you're a marmite hater!).
You need 1 tsp of tomato puree.

Loaded with meat and veggies and topped with potatoes and cheese, this warm dish is the ultimate comfort food. This easy Shepherd's Pie recipe was definitely one of those "rotation meals" in our family growing up. This easy Shepherd's Pie recipe is layered with ground beef, carrots, corn and green peppers smothered in a tomato spiked brown gravy all topped with crispy, cheesy hash browns. It's perfect comfort food for St.

Family favourite shepherds pie step by step

Heat the oil in a large pan (oven proof if possible to save on washing up!) Add the veg and cook for 10-15 mins until lovely and soft..
Add the beef mince and cook for 5 minutes or so until browned. Now add the Quorn mince and cook for a few minutes..
Sprinkle over the Oxo cube and paprika and stir into the mince. Add the balsamic vinegar and stir again. Add a few tbsps of stock and cook for a minute or two to allow the mince to absorb the flavour..
Sprinkle over the flour and stir well into the mince mix. Gradually add half of the remaining stock and simmer for a few minutes. The liquid should start to thicken. At this point, add the marmite and the tomato puree and stir again..
Add a little more of the stock and keep adding until the "gravy" reaches the desired consistency. You may not need all the stock..
Season the mixture with salt and pepper and take off the heat. If you have time, let the mince mixture and the mash cool a little as it's easier to build the pie when its had time to cool down..
When ready, pour the mince mix into a large ovenproof dish. Spoon the mashed potato on the top and fluff up with a fork..
Cook in a preheated oven at 190˚ for about 25-35 minutes. (If you have left the mixture to cool completely beforehand, reduce the heat of the oven to 180˚ and cook for 40 - 45 minutes.).
Serve with some fresh green veg whilst piping hot. Try not to fall out over the crispy bits!.

Patrick's Day or an any day easy family favorite! Translation: a low-cal, low-fat meal sure to soothe any wintertime craving, guilt free. Although Shepherd's Pie a.k.a. cottage pie, has traditionally been made with minced lamb, it is widely acceptable to make with beef. Some recipes call for beef chunks similar to beef stew while other recipes used ground beef, lamb, veal or pork. Place in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water.