Here’s a clear breakdown:
🥧 Shepherd’s Pie (Cottage Pie)
Ingredients
(Serves 4–6)
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1 lb minced meat (lamb for shepherd’s pie, beef for cottage pie)
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1–2 carrots, diced
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1 cup frozen peas
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp thyme
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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2 cups mashed potatoes (prepared with butter and milk)
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1–2 tbsp grated cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
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Cook the meat
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In a skillet, sauté onions and garlic until soft.
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Add minced meat, breaking it up, and cook until browned.
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Stir in carrots, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
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Cook 5–10 minutes until vegetables are tender. Add peas at the end.
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Assemble the pie
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Spread the meat mixture evenly in a baking dish.
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Top with mashed potatoes, spreading evenly.
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Sprinkle grated cheese on top if desired.
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Bake
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the top is golden and slightly crispy.
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💡 Tips
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You can mix in gravy or stock with the meat for extra moisture.
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For a richer topping, swirl some butter or cream into the mashed potatoes before spreading.
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Leftovers taste great reheated the next day.
If you want, I can give you a Greek-style version with minced lamb, feta, and herbs that adds a Mediterranean twist. Do you want that?
