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High-Protein Shepherd's Pie

A hearty and nutritious shepherd's pie packed with lean beef, vegetables, and a creamy mashed potato topping, perfect for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Servings 6 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

Meat Filling

  • 1 kg lean minced beef
  • 1 tablespoon Italian herbs
  • 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes (or finely chopped onion)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic puree
  • 2 grated carrots carrots
  • 1 bag green peas
  • 2 tablespoons tomato puree
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 beef stock cube beef stock cube dissolved in hot water 500 ml hot water
  • Fresh herbs rosemary

Mashed Potatoes

  • 1.5 kg potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 80 g light butter, melted
  • 200 ml light milk or light cream
  • 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • to taste Salt and black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook the beef with onion, garlic, herbs, and vegetables until thickened.
  • Boil potatoes until tender, then mash with butter, milk, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Spread beef mixture in a dish, top with mashed potatoes, and create ridges with a fork.
  • Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden. Serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of cheese on top before baking.
Keyword Beef, high protein, shepherd's pie