Steak Potato Shepherds Pie - Cottage Pie

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, and margarine can be a cheaper alternative.

Prepare all vegetables; cut potatoes in half and place in water to prevent browning.

Cut steak into 1-inch thick slices, then dice into chunks.

Turn the Instant Pot on to sauté hot; add a sprig of thyme and a couple of bay leaves.

Add a couple of tablespoons of oil to the pot, then add onions and stir.

Add the diced steak to the onions and stir together.

Add the remaining vegetables and stir to combine.

Add tomato paste, lean parents sauce, and beef stock; season with salt, pepper, and paprika; stir well.

Put the pressure cooker lid on and cook for 30 minutes with a 10-minute natural release.

After cooking, check the tenderness of the steak; transfer the mixture to a bowl.

Clean the Instant Pot bowl and add 1 to 2 cups of water; place the trivet inside and add the diced potatoes on top.

Cook the potatoes at high pressure for 8 minutes with quick release.

After cooking, clean the Instant Pot bowl again for mashing the potatoes.

Mash the potatoes using a potato crusher; add butter and some cream, mixing to control consistency.

Taste and season the mashed potatoes as needed.

Start building the shepherd's pie by placing the steak mixture into a ramekin or oven tray, avoiding excess liquid.

If the mashed potatoes have firmed up, add more cream to smooth them out.

Use a piping bag or spatula to spread the mashed potatoes over the meat, ensuring it is covered.

Grate cheese and spread it liberally over the top of the dish.

Place the shepherd's pie in a hot oven at approximately 300 to 340°F (160°C) for about 5 minutes, keeping an eye on it to prevent burning.

Prepare a side salad with fennel, apple, and orange to accompany the dish.

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