Shepherd's cottage pie with cheese
Description
The recipe won't take much time. The filling for the casserole is usually made from lamb or beef. If you don't have either on hand, feel free to use any other meat—pork or even light chicken will work. If you'd like the meat to have a more pronounced texture, you can finely chop it with a knife instead of mincing it in a meat grinder. The main ingredients for the filling are onion and carrot. You can diversify it with green peas, as in this recipe, or add tomatoes or any other vegetables to your taste. In any case, the dish turns out to be satisfying, delicious, and hearty. Shepherd's pie is very easy to prepare, and even a beginner cook will manage it—definitely worth trying. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare all the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2
2. Peel the potatoes, slice them, and place in a pot with water.
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Step 3
3. Boil until done, drain the water, and mash well into a puree with 20 g of butter.
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Step 4
4. Let the mash cool slightly, then add the egg and salt to taste.
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Step 5
5. Mix until smooth.
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Step 6
6. Melt the remaining butter in a skillet and sauté the diced onion and grated carrot until soft.
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Step 7
7. Add the ground meat, minced garlic, salt, and spices to taste.
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Step 8
8. Fry everything together, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes. Add the peas.
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Step 9
9. Mix everything once again and remove from heat after a couple of minutes. The filling is ready.
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Step 10
10. Line the baking dish with foil and spread the meat mince in an even layer.
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Step 11
11. Evenly spread the mashed potatoes on top.
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Step 12
12. Sprinkle with grated cheese on top.
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Step 13
13. Bake in the oven at 180 degrees for about 20-30 minutes. If desired, garnish with fresh herbs before serving. Shepherd's casserole with cheese is ready.
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