Spicy Shepherd'S Pie With Feta Potato Topping

Name: Spicy Shepherd'S Pie With Feta Potato Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants, peeled; salt and pepper; 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef; 1 onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup chopped drained canned tomato; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 lb mushroom, quartered; 2 carrots, diced; 1 pinch hot pepper flakes; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 6 potatoes, peeled and quartered; 2 cups crumbled feta cheese (about 1/2 lb/250g); 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1 egg

Servings: persons

2 medium eggplants, peeled
salt and pepper
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped drained canned tomato
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 lb mushroom, quartered
2 carrots, diced
1 pinch hot pepper flakes
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 cups crumbled feta cheese (about 1/2 lb/250g)
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 egg

1
Cut eggplants into 1-inch cubes.
2
Place in sieve and sprinkle lightly with salt; set aside.
3
In large nonstick skillet, cook beef, onion and half of the garlic over medium heat, breaking up beef with spoon, for 5 minutes or until beef is no longer pink.
4
Drain off any fat.
5
Stir in tomatoes, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, allspice, and salt and pepper to taste.
6
Transfer to 12 cup (3L) casserole.
7
Rinse and pat eggplant dry.
8
In same skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook eggplant, mushrooms, carrots, hot pepper flakes and remaining garlic for 10 minutes, stirring often.
9
Stir in parsley.
10
Spoon evenly over meat mixture.
11
Meanwhile, in saucepan of boiling salted water, cook potatoes for 20 minutes or until tender.
12
Reserving water, drain well.
13
Return potatoes to saucepan and dry out slightly over low heat.
14
Remove from heat.
15
Add feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, and salt and pepper to taste; beat until smooth, adding about 2 tablespoons.
16
cooking water to make fluffy.
17
Spread over vegetables.
18
(Casserole can be prepared to this point, cooled, covered and refrigerated for up to 6 hours. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before heating.) Bake, uncovered, in 400 degrees F.
19
(200C) oven for 45 to 60 minutes or until bubbly, covering top with foil if it gets too brown.
20
Bonnie Stern Cookbook.

1140

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium eggplants, peeled, salt and pepper, 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Shepherd'S Pie With Feta Potato Topping 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!