Indian Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Name: Indian Shepherd's Pie
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups leftover mashed potatoes; 1 cup hot water; 12 cup milk; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons plain yogurt; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; salt; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon ginger, minced; 1 onion, chopped; 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 tablespoon italian mixed herbs (dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme); 1 lb ground beef; 1 cup crushed tomatoes; 2 cups brown lentils, cooked; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika

Servings: persons

4 cups leftover mashed potatoes
1 cup hot water
12 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
salt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 tablespoon italian mixed herbs (dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme)
1 lb ground beef
1 cup crushed tomatoes
2 cups brown lentils, cooked
1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
2 teaspoons smoked paprika

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Place a large pot over medium-low heat.
3
Add the leftover potatoes and hot water and stir with a wooden spoon until the potatoes begin to soften and get hot, 3 to 5 minutes.
4
Add the milk, butter, yogurt, 1 teaspoon dried thyme and a pinch of salt and stir well until the mixture is smooth.
5
Set aside.
6
Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the oil.
7
When it is hot, add the garlic, ginger and onions, and cook until the onions are soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.
8
Add the celery and stir, and then add the garam masala, Italian mixed herbs, the remaining 1 teaspoon cumin powder and a pinch of salt, and cook for about 30 seconds.
9
Stir in the ground beef, stir and let it cook through, about 5 minutes.
10
Add the crushed tomatoes and 1/2 cup water, and then stir in the cooked lentils and simmer for 5 minutes.
11
Pour into a 9 by 13-inch baking dish and sprinkle with the mozzarella.
12
Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top and sprinkle with the paprika.
13
Bake until it is bubbling and hot, about 30 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups leftover mashed potatoes, 1 cup hot water, 12 cup milk, 3 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Indian Shepherd's Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Indian Shepherd's Pie

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