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Shepherd’s pie

Serves   4
Prep time: 5 mins
Cooking time: 45 mins

A classic family favourite with a kiwi-style twist, this super easy recipe is topped with a tasty kūmara mash instead of mashed potato. The nutritious mince filling is packed with hidden veges that even the fussiest of eaters will love.

Shepherd's pie

Ingredients

Method

Ingredients

  • 800g kūmara, cut into 1cm chunks
  • 15g (1 tablespoon) butter
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Oil, for greasing

- ½ (or remaining) Sloppy joe mince mix

Side salad

  • ½ head lettuce*, shredded
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 apple, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup, any combination of your favourite nuts, seeds, and dried fruits (optional)

Optional: Your favourite salad dressing.

* These ingredients are shared with other recipes from week one of the winter weekly meal planner.

Method

  1. Boil kūmara until softened, drain water. Add butter and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Mash until smooth. Add a splash of milk if you prefer a creamier mash.
  2. Heat oven to 200oC bake or 180oC fan bake. 
  3. Grease a large baking dish with oil. Transfer the cooked mince mixture into the dish and spread out evenly. Top the mince mix with the kūmara mash using a spoon and spread out evenly. Bake for 30 minutes or until the filling is hot and the kūmara mash is slightly golden. 
  4. As the pie bakes, combine the salad ingredients and toss with your favourite dressing. Set aside. Remove the pie from the oven and leave to sit for 5 minutes before serving with the side salad. 

Cooking tips:

  • The pie can be cooked in an oven proof pan, ceramic pie dish, or casserole dish if you don’t have a baking dish.

Adapt it:

  • Use potato instead of kūmara if preferred.
  • Swap butter for olive oil or a dollop of sour cream for the kūmara mash.
  • Top with grated cheese if you like.

Leftover tips:

  • Reheat for lunch the next day or freeze in portions and heat thoroughly before serving. 
  • Store any leftover salad in an airtight container to eat the following day.