Laura O'Connell'S Beef And Bacon Shepherd'S Pie

Name: Laura O'Connell'S Beef And Bacon Shepherd'S Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, finely diced; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 320 g bacon, diced; 2 carrots, grated; 1 large potato, grated; salt & pepper, to taste; mixed herbs, to taste; parsley, to taste; tasty cheese, grated; 1 - 1 1/2 cup water; 1 kg minced beef; 1 cube of beef stock melted with hot water; Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons cornflour; 1/2 cup water, mix together; The Potato Mash; 6 large potatoes; 200 ml of cream & 100ml milk; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine

Servings: persons

1 large onion, finely diced
1 garlic clove, crushed
320 g bacon, diced
2 carrots, grated
1 large potato, grated
salt & pepper, to taste
mixed herbs, to taste
parsley, to taste
tasty cheese, grated
1 - 1 1/2 cup water
1 kg minced beef
1 cube of beef stock melted with hot water
Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons cornflour
1/2 cup water, mix together
The Potato Mash
6 large potatoes
200 ml of cream & 100ml milk
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine

1
THE BEEF & BACON.
2
Saute the onion and garlic on a low heat until cooked.
3
Add bacon and fry (turn up to a medium heat to lightly cook bacon),.
4
Remove all ingredients from the pan,.
5
Add the mince to the empty pan; cook until browned and liquid has reduced.
6
Add the onion, garlic and diced bacon into the pan with the mince. Add the grated carrot, grated potato, mixed herbs, parsley, beef stock with Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
7
Add water; mix well and then cook on low heat until liquid has reduced by half.
8
Add cornflour and water until sauce thickens. Remove from pan and cool.
9
THE POTATO MASH: Cook potatoes and heat milk. Mash all together when potatoes are cooked and nearly falling apart.
10
THE PIE:
11
Grease a large semi deep (about 10 - 12 cm deep) baking tray and line with puff pastry . Place beef and bacon mixture (once cool) in tray lined with pastry.
12
Cook in oven on 180u00b0C until pastry is lightly browned. Remove from oven.
13
Place the potato mash over the mince; smooth out and sprinkle with grated tasty cheese to satisfaction.
14
Heat oven to 220u00b0C Place on middle shelf and bake for approximately 20 - 30 minutes.
15
Allow to sit for 5 minutes and then it's ready to be portioned, served and enjoyed.

1494

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

Carbs

102

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, finely diced, 1 garlic clove, crushed, 320 g bacon, diced, 2 carrots, grated, and more.

Yes, Laura O'Connell'S Beef And Bacon Shepherd'S 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!