Shepherd's Pie | Comfort Food

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.

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan.

Add one chopped yellow onion and saute on medium heat for about 5 minutes until translucent.

Add 500 g of ground lamb mints and cook until the color begins to change.

Add 1 teaspoon of dried parsley, 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, and 1 tablespoon of garlic paste.

Add 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Cook the meat down for about 6 to 8 minutes until well browned.

Add 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce and cook it through for about a minute.

Add 2 tablespoons of flour and cook that through for a couple of minutes.

Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and a little bit of water to clear out the jar.

Add 1 cup of beef stock and 1.5 to 2 cups of mixed vegetables. Bring it to a boil, then cover and simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes until cooked through.

Set the filling aside.

Boil 750 g of potatoes until tender, then drain them.

Add 0.5 cup of butter, 1/3 cup of heavy cream, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, and 0.5 teaspoon of garlic powder to the potatoes and mix well.

Pour the meat mixture into a Pyrex dish and top with the mashed potatoes, spreading it evenly.

Pop the dish in the oven at 180°C uncovered for about 25 to 30 minutes until bubbly and piping hot.

Set aside for about 15 minutes before serving.

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