Fuss-free Shepherd’s Pie
This is our easy take on the British classic. It can be made in advance and heated in the oven when you need it - simple!
Method
Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.
Step 1
Warm the vegetable oil in a casserole pan set over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot and a pinch of salt and sweat for 5 minutes, until softened. Add the lamb mince and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up the meat. Add the flour, mix well and cook for a further 1 minute.
Step 2
Next add the tomato puree, lamb stock, Worcestershire sauce and the baked beans. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, until thick and glossy. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Step 3
Whilst the sauce is cooking, preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan. Heat mashed potato according to the manufactures instructions. Doing this will make it easy to spread in the next step.
Step 4
To assemble your shepherds pie you will need a deep-sided baking dish approx. 20x30cm. Tip the cooked lamb into the dish and spread out across the bottom. Top with the mashed potato and smooth into an even layer. Use the back of a spoon to make swirls in the potato, or a fork to make ridges – this will give you lovely crispy bits of potato. If using, scatter over grated cheddar at this stage. Bake for 30 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
- Ingredients
- Based on 4 servings
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2 tbsp Vegetable Oil 1x Sainsbury's Vegetable Oil 1L -
500g Lamb Mince 1x Sainsbury's British or New Zealand 20% Fat Lamb Mince 500g -
2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce 1x Sainsbury's Worcester Sauce 150ml -
2 tbsp Tomato Puree 1x Sainsbury's Tomato Puree, Double Concentrate 200g -
350ml Lamb Stock Pot 1x Knorr Lamb Stock Pot 4x28g -
800g Mashed Potato 1x Sainsbury's Mashed Potato 800g -
1 Carrot, finely diced 1x Sainsbury’s Carrots Loose -
100g Grated Cheddar 1x Sainsbury's British Mature Grated Cheddar Cheese 250g -
1 Onion, finely chopped 1x Sainsbury's Onions Loose -
400g Baked Beans 1x Sainsbury's Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce 400g -
Maldon Salt, to taste 1x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g -
1 tbsp Plain Flour 1x Sainsbury's Plain Flour 500g