Sophie's Shepherds Pie

16 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 12
  • 4 star values: 3
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 1

This is a hearty English meal, made with lamb mince, hence the name! Although it is called a pie it doesn't use any pastry and is so cheap, quick and easy to make, you'll enjoy making it! This is a 'larder cupboard' recipe, which means you can substitute for whatever you have handy in the cupboard!

By SophieScott
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Ingredients

4
Original recipe yields 4 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

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  • Place the potatoes into a saucepan and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until tender enough to pierce with a fork, about 10 minutes. Drain and mash with butter and milk to your desired texture.

  • Meanwhile, crumble the ground lamb into a large skillet. Cook and stir until no longer pink. Season with Worcestershire sauce and beef bouillon. Add the mushrooms and onion; continue to cook and stir until tender. Transfer the contents of the skillet to a large casserole dish.

  • Mix the baked beans, diced tomatoes, gravy mix and carrots in with the lamb. Dollop big blobs of mashed potatoes over the top and carefully spread evenly to cover the entire top. Rake over it with a fork to create a crispy texture on top when it browns.

  • Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is browned and crisp.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
1144 calories; 57.9 g total fat; 175 mg cholesterol; 1215 mg sodium. 103.9 g carbohydrates; 54.7 g protein; Full Nutrition

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chickysmama
Rating: 5 stars
01/28/2011
Oh so good! Didn't look like it would be but it was amazing! I would have started the meat before the potatoes though as it took longer. I also used beef since I had it on hand corn instead of carrots added a little extra worcestershire sauce and used the IKEA meatball gravy mix. The whole family was quiet while gobbling it down. The 2 yr old came back after dinner to clean her plate and the picky 5 yr old asked for more!
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BONNERSF
Rating: 4 stars
01/20/2009
Very nice...lamb is the original Shepherd's pie...hence the word Shepherd...thanks!
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16 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 12
  • 4 star values: 3
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 1
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chickysmama
Rating: 5 stars
01/28/2011
Oh so good! Didn't look like it would be but it was amazing! I would have started the meat before the potatoes though as it took longer. I also used beef since I had it on hand corn instead of carrots added a little extra worcestershire sauce and used the IKEA meatball gravy mix. The whole family was quiet while gobbling it down. The 2 yr old came back after dinner to clean her plate and the picky 5 yr old asked for more!
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BONNERSF
Rating: 4 stars
01/20/2009
Very nice...lamb is the original Shepherd's pie...hence the word Shepherd...thanks!
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Lozon
Rating: 5 stars
11/12/2009
Yeah its shepherds pie so its not the most exotic thing you can put on the table. But it is quick easy and one of the most flavorful shepherds pie I have had. I did use all "optional" ingredients to put as much flavor in as possible. Long story short - quick easy tasty. If the family doesn't like it let them cook for themselves!
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JASSY
Rating: 5 stars
09/16/2009
First of all YUMMY!! My family of 6 loved it. I thought there would be some leftover but we ate it all. The family said This one is a keeper! I had to make some changes just because I did not have them available to at this time. I didn t use lamb not something I buy; also I didn t have any fresh mushroom or a can of baked beans. I used pork and bean instead. I also made the mistake of using instant potatoes. I will defiantly use real mashed potatoes next time. EXCELENT PIE!! Thanks for the recipe!!
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TODDBIRK
Rating: 5 stars
10/13/2011
Very liquidy but good - might pass on the baked beans next time in lieu of green beans personal preference. Kids loved it (over and over again...made a LOT of food). Great flavor!
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SophieScott
Rating: 5 stars
11/15/2012
So wasn't expecting the great feedback! So thank you all very much! This really is a versatile recipe and the great thing is that when you swap out the lamb mince for beef mince you just change the name from shepherds pie to cottage pie:0) The mince base is also really great with a jacket potatoe or in a bowl with a piece of crusty bread. It's what our family calls a rib coater great on cold nights.
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WINDYCITYBRED
Rating: 5 stars
07/29/2011
I made this for dinner tonight and my picky husband went for 3rds! Unheard of! However I did not use ground lamb 8.99 a pound was just too expensive so I used ground beef. That technically does not make it a shepherds pie I know but it was delicious anyway. Other then that I followed the recipe exactly. Thanks for this great recipe.
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cthatch
Rating: 5 stars
10/04/2011
baked beans in it is genius. Its also awesome that it only takes 20 minutes to cook. Awesome recipe thank you for your amazing contribution to the world:D
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LC
Rating: 5 stars
09/01/2014
Simple and yummy! I used ground beef added corn and peas since I didn't have mushrooms on hand. I didn't have brown gravy mix either but didn't miss it. It came out warm comforting and delish. A family hit!
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