How do I make a shepherds pie with a twist?

Put a fun twist on a classic with our Shepherd's Pie recipe. A delicious blend of flavors that will have you coming back for more!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make a Shepherds Pie with a twist. Items include: Potatoes Butter Milk Olive oil Onion Garlic cloves Carrots Ground beef Tomato paste Smoked paprika Worcestershire sauce Fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary)

Potatoes 1.5 kg (3 lbs)
Butter 100g (1/2 cup)
Milk 120ml (1/2 cup)
Olive oil 2 tablespoons
Onion 1
Garlic cloves 2
Carrots 2
Ground beef 500g (1 lb)
Tomato paste 2 tablespoons
Smoked paprika 1 teaspoon
Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon
Fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary) a handful

Take note
Handle sharp knives with caution and be careful when working with hot ingredients, like boiling water.

1

Prepare the mashed potato topping

Peel and cut 1.5 kg (3 lbs) of potatoes into evenly sized chunks. Boil them in a large pot of salted water until fork-tender. Drain the potatoes, return them to the pot, and mash them with 100g (1/2 cup) of butter and 120ml (1/2 cup) of milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

2

Sauté the filling ingredients

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 finely diced onion, 2 minced cloves of garlic, and 2 diced carrots. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Next, add 500g (1 lb) of ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and cook for another minute.

3

Add a twist of flavor

To give your Shepherd's Pie a twist, add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, and a handful of chopped fresh herbs, such as thyme or rosemary, to the skillet. Stir everything together and let the flavors meld for a few minutes.

4

Assemble and bake the pie

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Spread the filling mixture evenly into a baking dish. Top the filling with the mashed potatoes, using a spatula to spread them out evenly. Create some decorative peaks on the surface with a fork. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.