Spiced Shepherds Pie Food

SPICY SHEPHERD'S PIE WITH CHORIZO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put the potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with cold water by 1 inch and season with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add all but 1 tablespoon of the scallions to the skillet along with the corn, poblano, tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are slightly softened, about 5 more minutes. Add the tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium low; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes and let cool slightly. Return to the pot, add the sour cream and butter and mash well. Stir in the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Dollop the mashed potatoes on top of the meat mixture in the skillet, then spread with the back of a spoon. Transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake until bubbling around the edges and the topping is browned in spots, 25 to 30 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes, then sprinkle with the reserved scallions before serving.

SPICED SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Peel and finely chop the onions, ginger and garlic, then deseed and finely slice the capsicum. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Add the mince, garam masala, cinnamon stick and cardamon pods and fry for around 5 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned, stirring regularly.
• 2. Remove to a bowl and set aside, then place the pan back on the heat. Turn the heat down to medium and cook the onion, ginger and garlic for around 5 minutes, or until softened, then add the capsicum for a further 5 minutes. Tip in the tinned tomatoes, breaking them up with a spoon as you go, then pour in half a tin's worth of water and stir well. Turn the heat up to high and bring to the boil, then reduce to a low heat, stir the mince back into the pan and simmer for 25 minutes, or until thickened, stirring occasionally. 3. Meanwhile, peel the potatoes, cutting any larger ones into quarters and place in a large saucepan. Cover with water, add a good pinch of salt and cook for 20 minutes, or until tender. 4. Drain in a colander and leave to steam dry, then return the potatoes to the empty pan. Add a knob of butter, a splash of milk, a good pinch of salt and pepper, then mash well. Stir the peas through the mince, season with salt and pepper, then remove the cinnamon stick and transfer to an ovenproof baking dish (roughly 20 x 25cm). 5. Evenly spoon the mash over the top, smooth the surface slightly, then use a fork to fluff it up - this will give you great texture once it's cooked. Drizzle the pie with a little olive oil and season lightly. Cook in the oven for around 30 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.

SPICY SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Prepare mashed potatoes according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, corn, olives, taco seasoning, chili powder, salt and garlic powder. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes. , Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with 3/4 cup cheese. Spread mashed potatoes over the top; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

INDIAN-SPICED SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• In a large non-stick frying pan, cook the lamb, onion and carrots, stirring often, until the lamb is browned and veg is starting to soften, about 8 mins. Add the garam masala and some seasoning and cook for a further 2 mins until fragrant. Pour in the stock, bring to the boil, tip in the peas and cook for a further 2 mins until the peas are cooked and most of the liquid has evaporated.
• Meanwhile, cook potatoes in a large pan of salted water until just tender, about 8 mins. Drain well, return to the pan and gently stir in turmeric and coriander - try not to break up the potatoes too much.
• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Transfer the mince to a baking dish and top with the turmeric potatoes. Squeeze over the lemon juice, then bake for 30-35 mins until potatoes are golden. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges on the side.

SPICY SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Prepare mashed potatoes according to directions.
• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion until the meat is browned.
• Drain.
• Add tomatoes, corn, olives, taco seasoning, chili powder, salt and garlic powder.
• Bring to a boil.
• Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes.
• Transfer to a greased 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
• Top with 3/4 cup cheese.
• Spread mashed potatoes over top.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• *4 1/2 cups of prepared mashed potatoes may be substituted for instant.

SPICY SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Prepare the mashed potatoes according to the package.
• In a large skillet, cook the beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.
• Drain.
• Add tomatoes, corn, olives, taco seasoning, chili powder, salt, and garlic powder.
• Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes.
• Transfer to a greased 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
• Top with 3/4 cup cheese.
• Spread mashed potatoes over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
• Bake, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

SPICED PARSNIP SHEPHERD'S PIES

Steps:

• For the sauce, heat the oil in a pan and add the onion. Cook until soft, add the garlic, ginger and curry powder, then cook until aromatic. Turn up the heat, add the mince, fry until browned, then add the tomatoes and simmer for 20 mins until thickened. A few mins before the end, add the peas.
• Meanwhile, tip the parsnips and potatoes into a pan of cold water, bring to the boil, then cook for 10 mins. Drain, season and mash with the rest of the ingredients.
• Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 8. Assemble the pies in individual dishes (or one large one) by placing some meat sauce on the bottom and topping with mash. Ruffle up the tops with a fork, then bake for 20 mins until golden and bubbling.

SEASONED SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into chunks.
• Put saucepan with salted water and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes; drain.
• Cook onions in oil in frying pan over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
• Add garlic and cook another minute.
• Crumble in beef and cook until no longer pink; drain off excess fat.
• Stir flour into meat and then add stock slowly.
• Stir in salt, pepper, allspice, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce.
• Cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Pour into 1 1/2 quart casserole.
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Mash potatoes with salt and pepper and the 1 tablespoon of the butter and milk.
• (The potatoes will be quite dense).
• Spread over meat.
• Brush top with remaining butter.
• Bake until top is golden, 25 to 30 minutes.

SHAWARMA SPICED SHEPHERDS COTTAGE PIE

Steps:

• Peel and quarter potatoes, boil until tender.
• while potatoes are boiling, brown ground meat until no longer pink.
• Add onion, seasonings, beef broth and worcestershire;simmer over low heat for 10 minutes or until onions are crisp tender.
• Remove meat from heat and stir in frozen vegetables. Set aside.
• Mash potatoes in bowl with butter, add milk to taste.
• Place beef & veg in 9x11 casserole dish. Top with shredded cheddar.
• Spread mashed potatoes on top. Use a fork to make peaks in the potatoes if you wish.
• Bake uncovered in 400 degree F oven until bubbling and brown. (about 40 minutes).

QUICK SPICED SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Heat 1tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan, then fry the lamb, onion and garlic along with half the spice for 8 minutes till browned. Tip in the tomatoes, then season and simmer for 20 minutes until thick.
• Meanwhile, crush the potatoes with the rest of the oil and spice.
• Heat the grill to high. Tip the hot sauce into a gratin dish and scatter with the potatoes.
• If making to freeze, cool pie and freeze. Grill for 8 minutes until the potatoes are golden and crispy.