QUICK AND EASY SHEPHERDS PIE RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

•  Into a heated, large pan, add the oil or Frylight and add the lamb, and fry for approx 8-10 mins, until browned, stirring occasionally to break any lumps

  Remove the meat, drain off any fat, and set aside. Spray the pan with the other squirt of spray, reduce the heat, add the diced onion, carrot, celery, and garlic, and cook over a medium heat for 8 mins, until the onion is softened

  Add the herbs, tomato puree & Worcestershire sauce, and fry for a minute or so, before adding the lamb back in

  Pour over the stock, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 mins. After 15 mins, remove the lid, and add the drained lentils

  Heat the oven to 180c/ 160 fan, gas 4.

  Meanwhile, in a pan of boiling water, boil the potatoes, until cooked, approx 15 mins

  Once cooked, drain, add the skimmed milk, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, mash well

  Spoon the mince into an oven proof baking dish, remove the bay leaf, and rosemary, (if left whole).

  Spread the mash over the top, fluffing with a fork if desired. Bake for 20-25 mins, until golden brown and bubbling

  Allow to stand for 5 mins before serving. Garnish with parsley immediately before serving 

Steps:

• To make the sauce, heat 50g butter in a pan, then gently fry 2 chopped onions, 4 diced carrots, 1 chopped head of celery and 4 finely chopped garlic cloves for 15 mins until soft and golden.
• Turn up the heat, add 200g sliced chestnut mushrooms, then cook for 4 mins more.
• Stir in 2 bay leaves and 1 tbsp dried thyme, then add 500g green lentils. Pour over 100ml red wine and 1.7l vegetable stock – it’s important that you do not season with salt at this stage.
• Simmer for 40-50 mins until the lentils are very soft.
• Season to taste, take off heat, then stir in 3 tbsp tomato purée.
• While the lentils are cooking, tip 2kg floury potatoes into a pan of water, then boil for about 15 mins until tender. Drain well, mash with 85g butter and 100ml milk, then season with salt and pepper.
• To assemble the pies, divide the lentil mixture between all the dishes that you are using, then top with mash.
• Scatter over 50g grated cheddar and freeze for up to two months or if eating that day, heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5, then bake for 30 mins until the topping is golden.