Lamb & Lentil Cottage Pie Recipe

Name: Lamb & Lentil Cottage Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 150 g button mushrooms, thinly sliced; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 carrot, finely chopped; 1 zucchini, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 400 g ground lamb; 400 g diced tomatoes; 1 cup red lentil, rinsed; 1 cup beef stock; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; 4 medium cooked potatoes, peeled and chopped; 1/3 cup milk; 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese; 30 g butter; 1 egg yolk

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
150 g button mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 zucchini, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
400 g ground lamb
400 g diced tomatoes
1 cup red lentil, rinsed
1 cup beef stock
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
4 medium cooked potatoes, peeled and chopped
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese
30 g butter
1 egg yolk

1
Preheat oven to 200 degrees celcius.
2
Lightly grease a 2-litre ovenproof dish.
3
Heat oil in a large saucepan.
4
Saute mushrooms, onion, carrot, zucchini & garlic for 3-4 minutes until onion is tender. Transfer to a bowl.
5
Brown mince well in same pan for 4-5 minutes.
6
Stir in tomatoes, lentils, stock and all the herbs and spices. Cook covered for 10 minutes.
7
Return vegetable mixture to pan. Simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
8
Transfer mixture into prepared dish.
9
Mash the potatoes with the milk, cheese, butter and egg yolk until smooth. Season to taste.
10
Spoon the mashed potato evenly over lamb mixture.
11
Bake for 20-25 minutes until potato top is golden.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 150 g button mushrooms, thinly sliced, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 carrot, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Lamb & Lentil Cottage Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Lamb & Lentil Cottage Pie

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Variations & substitutions

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