For dinner that’s no fuss, make classic shepherds pies with a cheesy crust.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 brown onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, peeled, finely chopped
- 500g lamb mince
- 2 zucchini, trimmed, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons plain flour
- 500ml (2 cups) Massel beef stock
- 125g (1/2 cup) passata (tomato pasta sauce)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 850g potatoes, peeled, chopped
- 125ml (1/2 cup) milk
- 30g butter, chopped
- 115g (1 1/3 cups) coarsely grated cheddar
Method
- Step 1Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook the onion and carrot, stirring, for 1 minute or until tender. Increase heat to high. Add mince and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up any lumps, for 5 minutes or until mince changes colour. Add the zucchini and flour. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Gradually add the stock, stirring constantly, until combined. Add the passata, Worcestershire sauce and bay leaves. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 15 minutes or until thick.
- Step 2Meanwhile, cook potato in a saucepan of boiling water for 12 minutes or until tender. Drain and return to the pan. Mash until smooth. Stir in the milk and butter. Season with salt and white pepper.
- Step 3Preheat grill on high. Divide lamb mixture among four 375ml (1 1/2-cup) capacity ovenproof dishes. Top with mash and cheddar. Cook under grill for 3 minutes or until golden and the cheddar melts.
- Low carb
- Lower gi
Nutrition
2930 kj
Energy
40g
Fat Total
19g
Saturated Fat
6g
Fibre
43g
Protein
124mg
Cholesterol
943.79mg
Sodium
10g
Carbs (sugar)
39g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
With a twist: Italian-style cottage pie: Replace the lamb mince with beef mince. Replace Worcestershire sauce with balsamic vinegar. Replace the cheddar with parmesan.
Lamb & vegie wraps: Omit potatoes, milk and butter. Warm tortillas following packet directions. In step 3, divide lamb mixture among tortillas. Roll up to enclose. Place in a baking dish. Top with cheddar. Cook under grill until cheddar melts.
- Author: Alison Adams
- Image credit: Ben Dearnley
- Publication: Australian Good Taste
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