Shepherd'S Pie Recipe

Name: Shepherd'S Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 2/3 lb potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 1/4 lb winter squash, such as red kuri, kabocha or butternut; 1 1/4 cup milk; 6 1/2 tbsp butter; 1-2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1 tbsp oil; 1 lb mixed ground meat (e.g., beef, pork or veal); 1 None onion, peeled and finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped; 1/2 lb carrots, peeled and finely diced; 1 pinch sweet paprika; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 lb tomato puree; 1 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1/4 lb Gruyere cheese, finely grated; 1/2 cup vegetable stock

Servings: persons

1 2/3 lb potatoes, peeled and diced
2 1/4 lb winter squash, such as red kuri, kabocha or butternut
1 1/4 cup milk
6 1/2 tbsp butter
1-2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tbsp oil
1 lb mixed ground meat (e.g., beef, pork or veal)
1 None onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 lb carrots, peeled and finely diced
1 pinch sweet paprika
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 lb tomato puree
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/4 lb Gruyere cheese, finely grated
1/2 cup vegetable stock

1
For the topping, cook potatoes and squash in boiling, salted water. Meanwhile, heat 2/3 cup milk and 5 1/2 tbsp butter. Drain potatoes and squash and mash with heated milk and butter. Season and add a pinch of nutmeg. Set aside.
2
For the filling, heat oil in a large frying pan, add ground beef and brown. Add onion, garlic and carrots, cook for 2-3 mins then season and add a pinch of paprika. Add tomato paste then add tomato puree and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 5 mins then adjust seasoning.
3
Meanwhile, melt remaining butter in a saucepan, add flour and cook briefly, stirring. Whisk in remaining milk and stock and cook for about 5 mins then add 1/2 the cheese and stir until melted. Season, adding a little nutmeg.
4
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Transfer filling to a large ramekin and spread mashed potato and squash over top. Cover with cheese sauce then sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 18-20 mins. Serve hot from the oven.

2473

kcal

Calories

244

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 2/3 lb potatoes, peeled and diced, 2 1/4 lb winter squash, such as red kuri, kabocha or butternut, 1 1/4 cup milk, 6 1/2 tbsp butter, and more.

Yes, 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.

Shepherd'S Pie

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