Mini Shepherd's Pies with Sweet Potato Topping

Individual shepherd's pies filled with a savory lamb and vegetable mixture, topped with a creamy and slightly sweet mashed sweet potato.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

60 minutes

Calories

685 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

5 items

Cost

£2.51/serving

Season:

🌸 Spring•☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner

Cuisine:

British

Main Ingredient:

Lamb

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

500gGround Lamb(Lean ground lamb)

£5.50

1mediumOnion(Chopped)

£0.50

2mediumCarrots(Diced)

£0.30

2stalksCelery(Diced)

£0.40

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.15

1cupFrozen Peas(Or fresh peas)

£0.40

1cupBeef Broth(Low sodium)

£0.50

2tablespoonsTomato Paste

£0.15

1tablespoonWorcestershire Sauce

£0.10

1teaspoonDried Thyme

£0.10

0.5teaspoonDried Rosemary

£0.10

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Or to taste)

£0.05

2largeSweet Potatoes(Peeled and cubed)

£1.20

2tablespoonsButter(Unsalted)

£0.25

0.3cupMilk(Or more, as needed)

£0.08

PinchNutmeg(Ground)

£0.05

2tablespoonsOlive Oil

£0.20

Total Cost

£10.04

£2.51 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.
In a large skillet or pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground lamb and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
3.
Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4.
Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Cook for 1 minute.
5.
Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
6.
Stir in the frozen peas and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
7.
While the lamb filling is simmering, prepare the sweet potato topping. Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
8.
Return the drained sweet potatoes to the pot. Add the butter and mash until smooth. Gradually add the milk until you reach your desired consistency. Stir in a pinch of nutmeg and season with salt and pepper to taste.
9.
Divide the lamb and vegetable filling evenly among the four oven-safe ramekins.
10.
Top each ramekin with the mashed sweet potato, spreading it evenly to cover the filling.
11.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the sweet potato topping is lightly golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
12.
Let cool slightly before serving.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (475g)

685 kcal / 2866 kJ

Carbs

50g

19% of RDA

Fat

38g

54% of RDA

Protein

42g

84% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

9 g

30% of RDA

Sugar

14 g

16% of RDA

Sodium

650 mg

28% of RDA

Saturated Fat

18 g

90% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, add a splash of red wine to the lamb mixture while simmering.

You can substitute ground beef or turkey for the lamb.

If you don't have ramekins, you can use a larger baking dish, but adjust the baking time accordingly.

For a crispy topping, broil the shepherd's pies for the last few minutes of baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.

Add other vegetables like mushrooms, corn, or green beans to the lamb mixture.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stove

Large skillet or pot

Potato masher

4 oven-safe ramekins

Wine Pairings

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Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, add a splash of red wine to the lamb mixture while simmering.

You can substitute ground beef or turkey for the lamb.

If you don't have ramekins, you can use a larger baking dish, but adjust the baking time accordingly.

For a crispy topping, broil the shepherd's pies for the last few minutes of baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.

Add other vegetables like mushrooms, corn, or green beans to the lamb mixture.

Mini Shepherd's Pies with Sweet Potato Topping

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