Shepherd's Pie

Shepherd's Pie

Serves 4. Per serve: 465 calories, 1944 kJ, 40g protein

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 640g lean beef mince
  • 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 400g can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
  • 1 cup prepared gravy
  • 100g green beans, trimmed and chopped
  • 2 sticks of celery, sliced thinly
  • 1 carrot, peeled and diced
  • Notatoes (see recipe here)

Note: Use gluten-free gravy if you are gluten intolerant.

METHOD:

  1. Heat oil in a pan and add the mince, garlic, onion, and cumin. Cook until the mince is browned.
  2. Add the tomatoes, mixed herbs and gravy and combine well. Add the chopped vegetables, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens and the vegetables are soft.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high. Transfer the mince mixture to an ovenproof dish and top with the Notatoes. Place dish under the grill until the top is lightly browned
  4. Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables.

Tips: To keep sodium down, choose salt-reduced gravy