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Shepherd's Pie

Servings: 4 People
Course: Main Course

Notes

Shepherd's Pie
 
A comforting family favourite with a rich savoury mince filling, creamy mashed potatoes and the bold flavour of BlixSam Garlic Melt and BlixSam Smoke Craft.
 
Ingredients
 
For the Mince
 
2 tbsp cooking oil
 
2 onions, finely chopped
 
500 g beef mince
 
2 cloves garlic, crushed
 
500 g frozen mixed vegetables
 
2 tsp BlixSam Garlic Melt
 
2 tsp BlixSam Smoke Craft
 
2 tbsp tomato paste
 
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
 
½ cup beef stock or water
 
Salt and black pepper to taste
 
For the Mash
 
1 kg potatoes, peeled and cubed
 
3 tbsp butter
 
½ cup milk
 
Salt and black pepper to taste
 
Topping
 
1 tsp BlixSam Garlic Melt
 
1 tsp BlixSam Smoke Craft
 
Method
 
Prepare the Mash
 
1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until soft.
 
2. Drain well and mash with the butter and milk.
 
3. Season with salt and pepper until smooth and creamy.
 
Prepare the Mince
 
1. Heat the oil in a large pan and sauté the onions until soft.
 
2. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
 
3. Add the mince and cook until browned.
 
4. Stir in the BlixSam Garlic Melt and BlixSam Smoke Craft.
 
5. Add the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and beef stock.
 
6. Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
 
7. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
 
Assemble
 
1. Spoon the mince mixture into a greased ovenproof dish.
 
2. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the mince.
 
3. Sprinkle the top with BlixSam Garlic Melt and BlixSam Smoke Craft for extra flavour.
 
Bake
 
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
 
2. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and lightly crisp.
 
3. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
 
Serving Suggestion: Serve with a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables for a delicious, hearty family meal.