Skinny Shepherds Pie Food

NO-FUSS SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp sunflower oil in a medium saucepan, then soften 1 chopped onion and 2-3 chopped carrots for a few mins.
• When soft, turn up the heat, crumble in 500g lamb mince and brown, tipping off any excess fat.
• Add 2 tbsp tomato purée and a large splash of Worcestershire sauce, then fry for a few mins.
• Pour over 500ml beef stock, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 40 mins, uncovering halfway.
• Meanwhile, heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4, then make the mash. Boil the 900g potato, cut into chunks, in salted water for 10-15 mins until tender. Drain, then mash with 85g butter and 3 tbsp milk.
• Put the mince into an ovenproof dish, top with the mash and ruffle with a fork. The pie can now be chilled and frozen for up to a month.
• Bake for 20-25 mins until the top is starting to colour and the mince is bubbling through at the edges. (To bake from frozen, cook at 160C/fan 140C/gas 3 for 1 hr-1 hr 20 mins until piping hot in the centre. Flash under the grill to brown, if you like.)
• Leave to stand for 5 mins before serving.

SKINNY SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. In 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Add frozen vegetables, tomatoes, thawed spinach, gravy, salt and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder to beef mixture. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat water, butter, salt and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder to boiling. Remove from heat; add milk. Stir in dry potatoes; blend well. Spoon beef mixture into ungreased 2 1/2- to 3-quart oval casserole or 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Spoon potatoes over top of hot beef mixture; spread evenly.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are set and mixture is hot.