Shepherd's Pie
6 servings
60 minutes
Shepherd's pie is a classic dish of European cuisine with British roots. Originally prepared as simple, nutritious food for farmers and shepherds, hence the name. The pie consists of layers of tender mashed potatoes and juicy meat filling complemented by onions, carrots, and green peas. It is baked until golden brown, with the aroma of melted cheddar enhancing the flavor further. Shepherd's pie combines the coziness of home cooking with rich taste, making it ideal for family lunches and warm evenings. Served hot and topped with fresh green onions, it creates a harmony of textures – soft puree, juicy mince, and crispy baked crust. It is loved for its heartiness, simplicity in preparation, and ability to warm the soul like a cozy blanket on a cool day.
1
Prepare the main products.
2
Pour vegetable oil into the pan and heat it.
- Vegetable oil: 70 ml
3
Chop the onion finely.
- Onion: 1 head
4
Put it in the pan.
- Onion: 1 head
5
Cut the carrot into cubes.
- Carrot: 2 pieces
6
add to the onion
- Carrot: 2 pieces
7
Fry until golden brown.
- Vegetable oil: 70 ml
8
Add minced meat to the vegetables.
- Ground meat: 500 g
9
Mix well.
10
Add salt to taste.
- Salt: 2 teaspoons
11
Cook everything together under the lid until the minced meat is ready.
12
Peel and wash the potatoes.
13
Put to boil, adding 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Salt: 2 teaspoons
14
Drain the water and add butter to the hot boiled potatoes.
- Butter: 50 g
15
Then add 1 egg.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
16
Mash into puree and add warm milk, then mix until smooth.
- Milk: 100 ml
17
Place the minced meat with vegetables in a baking dish.
18
Add peas.
- Green peas: 100 g
19
Put the puree on top.
20
Distribute it evenly over the entire surface.
21
Grate the cheese on a coarse grater.
- Cheddar cheese: 100 g
22
Place on top of the puree.
23
Place in the oven for 25 minutes at 180 degrees.
24
Chop the green onion finely.
- Green onions: 2 stems
25
Sprinkle on top of the hot pie.
26
Cut into portions.
27
Serve at the table.