Shepherd's Pie Empanadas with Mint Pea Puree

Savory empanadas filled with a flavorful lamb (or vegetarian substitute) and vegetable mixture, reminiscent of shepherd's pie, served with a refreshing mint pea puree.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

55 minutes

Calories

650 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£3.43/serving

Season:

🌸 Spring•☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner

Cuisine:

British

Main Ingredient:

Lamb•Vegetarian

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

1packageEmpanada Dough((approx. 12 discs))

£3.50

1lbGround Lamb (or Vegetarian Ground)(If using vegetarian, use a soy or pea-based substitute)

£5.50

1mediumOnion(diced)

£0.50

2mediumCarrots(diced)

£0.30

2stalksCelery(diced)

£0.40

2clovesGarlic(minced)

£0.20

2tablespoonsTomato Paste

£0.30

1cupBeef Broth (or Vegetable Broth)

£0.40

1tablespoonWorcestershire Sauce(Use vegetarian Worcestershire sauce if preferred)

£0.15

1teaspoonDried Thyme

£0.10

0.5cupFrozen Peas

£0.30

0.5cupMashed Potato Flakes(prepared according to package instructions)

£0.25

2tablespoonsButter

£0.20

1tablespoonOlive Oil

£0.15

1Egg(for egg wash)

£0.30

1cupFrozen Peas(for puree)

£0.30

0.3cupFresh Mint Leaves(packed, for puree)

£0.75

1tablespoonLemon Juice(for puree)

£0.10

to tasteSalt

to tasteBlack Pepper

Total Cost

£13.70

£3.43 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
3.
Add ground lamb (or vegetarian ground) to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
4.
Stir in tomato paste, beef broth (or vegetable broth), Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
5.
Stir in frozen peas and butter. Mix well. Let cool slightly.
6.
Prepare mashed potato flakes according to package instructions. Gently stir into the meat mixture.
7.
Lay out empanada discs. Spoon a generous amount of the shepherd's pie filling into the center of each disc. Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape. Crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
8.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg with a tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the top of each empanada with the egg wash.
9.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
10.
While the empanadas are baking, prepare the mint pea puree. Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add the frozen peas and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until tender.
11.
Drain the peas and transfer them to a food processor (or use an immersion blender). Add fresh mint leaves, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, adding a little water if needed to reach the desired consistency.
12.
Serve the shepherd's pie empanadas hot, with a side of mint pea puree.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (250g)

650 kcal / 2720 kJ

Carbs

50g

19% of RDA

Fat

35g

50% of RDA

Protein

30g

60% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

8 g

27% of RDA

Sugar

10 g

11% of RDA

Sodium

700 mg

30% of RDA

Saturated Fat

15 g

75% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra flavor, add a splash of red wine to the filling while it simmers.

If you don't have empanada discs, you can use pie crust or puff pastry cut into circles.

The filling can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Adjust the amount of mint in the puree to your liking.

For a spicier empanada, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling.

Cooking Equipment

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Stove

Food Processor (optional)

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Chef's Tips

For extra flavor, add a splash of red wine to the filling while it simmers.

If you don't have empanada discs, you can use pie crust or puff pastry cut into circles.

The filling can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Adjust the amount of mint in the puree to your liking.

For a spicier empanada, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling.

Shepherd's Pie Empanadas with Mint Pea Puree

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