Short-Cut Shepherds Pie

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Plan ahead on the weekend so you have leftover roast beef or steak to make this easy version of a classic. While it bakes, get the homework out of the way, make a salad, set the table and you're ready to enjoy a home-cooked meal.

3
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
1 8-inch (20 cm) casserole

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped cooked roast beef or steak

  • 1 ½ cups frozen green peas

  • ¾ cup 10% or 18% cream, divided

  • ¼ cup tomato paste

  • ½ teaspoon dried herbes de Provence or thyme

  • 1 pinch Salt

  • 1 pinch Pepper

  • 1 egg

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 4 small potatoes, shredded

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees F). Butter an 8-inch (20 cm) casserole or glass baking dish.

  2. In a bowl, combine beef, peas, 1/4 cup (50 ml) of the cream, tomato paste, herbes de Provence and 1/4 tsp (1 ml) each, salt pepper. Spread into prepared baking dish.

  3. In another bowl, using a fork, whisk remaining 1/2 cup (125 ml) cream with egg, flour and 1/4 tsp (1 ml) each, salt and pepper. Add potatoes and toss to evenly coat. Spread evenly over beef mixture.

  4. Cover and bake for about 1 hr or until filling is bubbling and potatoes are tender. Uncover and bake for about 15 min or until top is golden.

Tips

Use your favourite frozen or cooked vegetables in place of the peas. Small pieces work best.

To speed up baking, use cooked potatoes (leftover or bake them in the microwave) and decrease the baking time to 30 min then uncover for another 15 min.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

470 Calories
16g Fat
46g Carbs
37g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 470
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 124mg 41%
Sodium 293mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 37g 74%
Vitamin C 48mg 53%
Calcium 114mg 9%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 1381mg 29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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