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Egyptian Shepherd's Pie

Egyptian Shepherd's Pie prepared dish

This egyptian shepherd's pie features a savory blend of spiced ground lamb and vegetables, topped with a creamy layer of mashed potatoes. It's a comforting dish that brings together rich flavors and textures, perfect for a family dinner. Enjoy this unique twist on a classic recipe that showcases the essence of egyptian cuisine!

This recipe is dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 40 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 40 min · Total: 60 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include parsley, carrots, salt, milk.
  • Follow all 10 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp parsley (chopped)
  • 2 medium carrots (diced)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 100 ml milk
  • 1 cup peas (frozen)
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 500 g ground lamb
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 800 g potatoes (peeled and cubed)
  • 50 g butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground lamb over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  3. Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until the vegetables are softened.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste, cinnamon, cumin, salt, and black pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes.
  5. Add the frozen peas and mix well, then remove from heat.
  6. In a separate pot, boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
  7. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot, adding butter and milk, then mash until smooth.
  8. Spread the lamb mixture evenly in a baking dish and top with the mashed potatoes, smoothing the surface.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
  10. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 420
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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