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Title: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 05, 2009, 03:46:05 am
My Shepherds Pie
Feeds a lot

Ingredients:

Premade 1 x Quantity Mashed Potatoes (recipe EDC set aside in Thermoserver)

500 g lamb, diced 8-15 secs, Speed 7 or Turbo as you like (set aside)

50 – 100 g Tasty or Parmesan Cheese, cubed & grated 10 secs, Speed 9 (set aside) OR about 50g melted butter to brush Potato Mixture with.

Meat Base:
1 brown onion, quartered
2 carrots, roughly chopped
2 celery sticks, roughly chopped
2 table spoon Plain Flour
1 heaped tablespoon TM Vegetable concentrate
150-200ml water
1 dried bay leaf
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste
dollop Fruit Chutney*
bit of chopped spinach*
sliced mushrooms*
peas*
Salt & freshly ground black pepper

*Options:  I have put in what I like, but you may wish to substitute or consider the next time you make this, or if you have enough room in the TM:
bbq sauce, mushrooms, peas, gravy powder, mushrooms, grated cheese, rosemary, vegemite, mustard, diced bacon, diced zucchini, chopped parsley, cauliflowerettes, chopped red capsicum

Method:

Preheat oven to 200 degrees C. Grease/Line a 2 litre (8 cup) capacity baking dish.
(I use a medium lasagne dish lined with Glad Bake)

Meat Base:
Add onion, carrot and celery to TM and chop 3 seconds  on Speed 5
Add lamb for 5 mins on Speed 1, Reverse at 100 degrees until lamb changes colour.
Add flour 2 mins on 100 degrees on Speed 1  until combined
Add TM Veg concentrate, water, bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, silver beet, fruit chutney and *Options. Cook MC off, 20 mins  on 100 degrees, Reverse, Speed Soft. Season with salt and pepper.

1.   Place Meat base in prepared baking dish
2.   Top with Mashed Potato Mixture using a fork. Sprinkle cheese and or brush with butter.
3.   Bake in oven 20 minutes or until mashed potato is golden brown, serve immediately
4.   Make this recipe your own, and note your preferences. It really is a winner!

(I would like some feedback on the amount of water. When cooking on the stove I use 250ml, however this made the recipe so runny that when I put the mashed potato on top it started to sink, so I have adjusted it down)

members' comments

CC - I like your recipe CreamPuff for Shepherds Pie although I tend to use beef instead of lamb and use a plain mashed potato topping. Made it for the SIL's when they were visiting and they thoroughly enjoyed it. I also cheated and used a throw away foil tray so I didn't have extra washing up, so I could spend more time with them. Thank you.

Frozzie - I liked it cp... I would probably put some chilli in it though as that's what I like but then not really shepherds pie. Kids loved it.

inskiwinski - I loved this recipe! I tried it for the first time and it came out well to my surprise. I was a little worried that it was going to be too runny but it was just nice and moist by the time it came out of the oven. I also made mine with a 1/3 sweet potato, 2/3 potato top and put them in a crust to cook which turned out rather nicely.  I also tried some zucchini chutney instead of the fruit chutney. 

evepantany - it was fantastic, it was a winner......and there's enough left over for tomorrow night. This will definitely be a regular on our menu.

LouLouB - I usually don't like mince cooked in the TM but this was lovely! Thanks for sharing.


Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: judydawn on September 05, 2009, 03:50:58 am
Never thought to line a casserole dish with baking paper - would certainly make washing up easier. Sounds good CP63 - we love shepherds pie in this house and the little grand-children woof it down whenever I make it for them. Will have to give your more elaborate version a go in the future.
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 05, 2009, 03:57:04 am
I'm the Baking Paper Queen  ;D ;D ;D  wanted to edit the speed, times and temperatures in Bold so its easier to see as you are cooking, but the cursor kept running away for some reason or it would highlight everything in a flash  :-)) he-lllpp!
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: Thermomixer on September 05, 2009, 04:09:41 am
I'm the Baking Paper Queen  ;D ;D ;D  wanted to edit the speed, times and temperatures in Bold so its easier to see as you are cooking, but the cursor kept running away for some reason or it would highlight everything in a flash  :-)) he-lllpp!

Done? - mine does the same on my laptop - not sure why - drives me crazy  >:(
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: judydawn on September 05, 2009, 04:12:51 am
Yes, I've given up trying to highlight certain instructions - the whole lot gets highlighted  >:( >:(  It is easier to follow a recipe though when these bits are highlighted. 
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: faffa_70 on September 11, 2009, 04:32:31 pm
I agree, you can scan the recipe and get the important bits lol
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: Shayla on September 11, 2009, 04:59:22 pm
Just double click the word you want in bold and it will be selected then you can press Ctrl B to put it in bold. I usually put the times and temp in Red.
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: JulieO on September 12, 2009, 12:24:46 am
I'm the Baking Paper Queen  ;D ;D ;D  wanted to edit the speed, times and temperatures in Bold so its easier to see as you are cooking, but the cursor kept running away for some reason or it would highlight everything in a flash  :-)) he-lllpp!

Done? - mine does the same on my laptop - not sure why - drives me crazy  >:(

Mine used to as well before I shut off the keypad on my netbook, (I use a mouse).  :)
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: judydawn on September 12, 2009, 01:02:59 am
Thanks for that Sjharrop - it didn't work for me so I highlighted the word I wanted then clicked on the B for bold button.
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: Thermomixer on September 12, 2009, 02:19:06 am
Doesn't work for me in the Message Posting section  - just brings up Organize Favorites !!!
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: Shayla on September 12, 2009, 08:56:24 am
I was talking about when editing for printing in MS Word - this little program you can highlight by doubleclick then click on the B button - I like to do the recipes in Word and then just paste them here!
Shayla
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: Thermomixer on September 12, 2009, 10:29:05 am
I was talking about when editing for printing in MS Word - this little program you can highlight by doubleclick then click on the B button - I like to do the recipes in Word and then just paste them here!
Shayla

Me too - so much easier that way
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: Cornish Cream on November 14, 2010, 03:02:02 pm
I like your recipe CreamPuff for Shepherds Pie although I tend to use beef instead of lamb and use a plain mashed potato topping. Made it for the SIL's when they were visiting and they thoroughly enjoyed it.I also cheated and used a throw away foil tray so I didn't have extra washing up, so I could spend more time with them.Thank you. :)
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: CreamPuff63 on November 15, 2010, 01:58:14 am
oh, thats so nice CC to hear that people on the other side of the world are enjoying it  ;D
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: Frozzie on March 15, 2013, 07:02:39 am
I am cooking this tonight... With beef though... Will post once cooked :)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/15/pa2a2e6a.jpg)
Ready and waiting to be cooked 😊

Et voila!!

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/15/tuguneju.jpg)
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: cookie1 on March 15, 2013, 09:27:07 am
It looks lovely Kim.
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: Frozzie on March 15, 2013, 09:49:26 am
Thx cookie 😊
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 15, 2013, 11:23:02 am
Bon appetit. Let us know what you thought?
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: Greyhoundmum on March 15, 2013, 11:53:52 am
keen to try this, love shepherds pie. I will cook my potato on the stove top as DH doesn't like TMX mash.
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: Cornish Cream on March 15, 2013, 12:52:59 pm
Lovely Shepherds Pie Kim 8)
I always use CP's recipe for my SP too,although normally with beef.
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 15, 2013, 01:13:52 pm
Oh good one CC, I'm glad you like it  :D
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: Frozzie on March 16, 2013, 02:00:23 am
I liked it cp... I would probably put somechilli in it though as thats what i like but then not reallyshepherds pie lol.. Kids loved it
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: inskiwinski on April 04, 2013, 06:22:41 am
I loved this recipe! I tried it for the first time last night and it came out well to my suprise.  i was a little worried that it was going to be too runny but it was just nice and moist by the time it came out of the oven. I also made mine with a 1/3 sweet potato, 2/3 potato top and put them in a crust to cook which turned out rather nicely.  I also tried some zucchini chutney instead of the fruit chutney. 
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: CreamPuff63 on April 04, 2013, 06:25:33 am
glad you enjoyed it and made it your own
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: obbie on April 09, 2013, 02:33:09 am
Have printed, thanks CP :)
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: evepantany on April 15, 2013, 12:23:55 pm
I made this tonight and it was fantastic. I've had a few fails recently but tonight was a winner......and there's enough left over for tomorrow night  :)

This will definitely be a regular on our menu  :)
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: cookie1 on April 15, 2013, 01:16:53 pm
Good news. It's disheartening when you have a couple of failures.
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: CreamPuff63 on April 15, 2013, 02:32:57 pm
I'm really pleased that you enjoyed it and want to make again. Tomorrow you will enjoy it more cos you can sit back more, and the flavours will have developed overnight.
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: goldfish on April 15, 2013, 10:11:51 pm
 Being made today!  Thanks CP - never thought to line the dish with baking paper!  Great idea! :D
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: Cornish Cream on May 21, 2013, 06:53:19 pm
Made this favourite today,divided into three pie dishes.
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/bafa2cc4f1e70ddeb4b8c14fe09e9b93.jpg)
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: judydawn on May 22, 2013, 12:37:37 am
1 each CC?  Comfort food at it's best.
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: Cornish Cream on May 22, 2013, 08:44:47 am
DH and I share one Judy ;) I couldn't eat a whole one :D :D
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: judydawn on May 22, 2013, 09:44:05 am
I thought they looked too big for one person CC but it's hard to tell how big casserole dishes are from pictures.
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: CreamPuff63 on May 22, 2013, 10:00:48 am
Looks lovely CC, hope you will enjoy  :D
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: LouLouB on November 04, 2013, 11:25:33 pm
I usually don't like mince cooked in the TM but this was lovely! Thanks for sharing! :)
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: Cornish Cream on November 30, 2014, 05:20:00 pm
Made our favourite Shepherds Pie recipe today for dinner ;D
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/759095772b7c612ebe9be4b931907846.jpg)
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: cookie1 on December 01, 2014, 08:14:51 am
I could eat some of that for dinner tonight.
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: meganjane on December 07, 2014, 10:36:50 am
I made this for tea tonight, following the recipe ingredients, mostly, but with a different method. I had very few vegies in my crisper, so had to resort to frozen ones. I used a pea, corn and carrot mix.

This is my modified recipe:

1 onion, quartered
2 carrots, rough chop
2 celery sticks, rough chop
bunch mint leaves
150ml water
250ml red wine
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp tomato paste
1 Tbsp chutney
good pinch ground pepper
500g minced lamb
1 - 2 cups frozen mixed vegies

Chop onion, celery and carrot 3 seconds/speed 5
Sauté 2.30 minutes/speed 2.
Add everything else, except lamb and vegetables.
Place lamb mince into basket and insert into bowl.
Cook for 25 minutes/100/speed 3, MC on.
Break up mince with spatula and place into Thermoserver. Break up with a fork if necessary.
Replace basket in bowl,
Add frozen vegies to basket and cook a further 5 minutes/100/speed 2, MC on.
Remove basket and place vegies in with mince.
Add 2 - 3 Tbsp gravy mix or a flour slurry to remaining sauce.
Cook for 3 minutes/speed 2/100, MC off, or until thickened.
Pour into Thermoserver and mix together.
Place into casserole and top with a mixed mash. I also added some mint sauce to the sauce to see how that went. It was delicious.

Thanks for the idea, CP
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: mab19 on February 18, 2017, 12:22:04 am
Bumping this for the cooler weather.

I made this today and added a few extras.  I made far too much for the tmx so did the prep in thermie and finished it on the stove.
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: Cuilidh on February 18, 2017, 06:54:05 am
The great things with Shepherd' s Pie is that you can do anything with them and they always turn out great.  I woud never have thought of putting mint in, though. Must remember to do that sometime.
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: mab19 on September 25, 2017, 02:29:30 am
Made this again today.  Always a winner.
Title: Re: My Shepherds Pie
Post by: cookie1 on September 26, 2017, 04:38:38 am
It's the weather for comfort food here.