Shepherd’S Pie
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About Shepherd'S Pie
Shepherd's Pie is a beloved English one-pot classic, traditionally crafted with minced lamb, hearty vegetables, and a golden mashed potato crust. This homestyle favorite is the epitome of comfort food, perfect for any meal from brunch to dinner.
In my healthy twist on this classic, I use tender chicken along with carrots, mushrooms, and broccoli for a nourishing fill. The highlight is a homemade Worcestershire sauce—simple to whip up with soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and mustard powder—that brings a depth of flavor without the extra fat. With only a tablespoon of butter and cheese each, this lighter version is still irresistibly finger-licking good!
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Recipe Time & More
Prep30 minutes
Cook30 minutes
Total1 hour
Ingredients
Sauce
- 2 tsp Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tsp Sugar brown
- 1/4 tsp Mustard Powder
- 1/4 tsp Ginger
- 2 clove Garlic crushed
- 1/2 Onion finely chopped
- 1/8 tsp Pepper
- 1 pinch Cinnamon
- 2 tbsp Water
- Pie ingredients pie ingredients
- 250 Chicken g
- 3/4 cup Carrot cut in thin strips
- 1/2 florets Broccoli
- 3/4 cup Mushrooms cut in small pieces
- 4 Potato boiled, large sized
- 1 Onion large sized, sliced
- 2 tbsp Tomato Puree
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp Cheese
- 1.5 tsp Salt or as per taste
- 1/2 tsp Rosemary dried
- 1/2 tsp Thyme dried
- 2 tbsp Milk
Instructions
- Preparation of the Worcestorshire sauce Take the ingredients mentioned under the 'ingredients for Worcestorshire sauce preparation' in a pan. Bring the mixture to boil with constant stirring. Simmer for a minute and the sauce is ready.
- Take olive oil in a pan and add sliced onions followed by the carrots
- After 2 minutes add the chicken, garlic and tomato puree. Saute everything on a high flame.
- After a minute add the mushroom and broccoli. Saute everything on a medium high flame for 2 minutes.
- Add salt, Worcestorshire sauce, dried rosemary, thyme and mix it all up well.
- Take boiled potatoes, grate it with a grater. Add butter, Salt, cheese and milk. Mash up the potatoes well until nice and creamy.
- Take a 8" round oven safe glass baking dish. Add the chicken and vegetable mix at the base and layer it with the mashed potatoes.
- Use a fork to make patterns on the mashed potatoes, that turns nice brown and crispy after baking.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until the top layer turns golden brown in colour.
- Allow the pie to rest for 15-20 minutes before serving with bread for a hearty comfort meal.
- Enjoy
Recipe Notes
I used the entire Worcestorshire sauce in this recipe which was around 2 tablespoon. You can use it as per your requirement.
Grating the boiled potatoes makes it easy to mash.
You can use egg or milk for making potato mash. Use the milk as required.
Adjust the time and temperature as per your oven.
Keep a check on the amount of salt you are using.
Additional Tips
- For an extra creamy mashed potato topping without adding much fat, mix in a little Greek yogurt or low-fat cream cheese when mashing the potatoes, which also adds a tangy depth that complements the homemade Worcestershire sauce.
- If you prefer a vegetarian version, swap the chicken for lentils or finely chopped mushrooms and add a few dashes of smoked paprika for a satisfying, umami-rich base.
- To achieve a beautifully golden and slightly crispy potato crust, rough up the surface of the mashed potatoes with a fork before baking, then broil for the last 3-5 minutes while keeping a close eye on it.
- Leftovers can be portioned into individual ramekins before baking, making them perfect for meal prep or serving as personal-sized pies at brunch gatherings.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.2gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 1140mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g
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Such a flavorful dish! Can’t wait to taste it.
What a flavorful dish! Thanks for sharing.
I’m excited to try this recipe!
Love the idea of making the sauce at home.
This looks so tasty! Thank you.