Shepherd’s pie with cheesy leek crouton topping

Shepherd’s pie with cheesy leek crouton topping

We’ve topped this classic British favourite with a cheesy, leek-on-toast topping – great for soaking up the lamb sauce.

Shepherd’s pie with cheesy leek crouton topping

  • Serves icon Serves 4
  • Time icon Hands-on time 30 min, oven time 25-30 min

We’ve topped this classic British favourite with a cheesy, leek-on-toast topping – great for soaking up the lamb sauce.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories
657kcals
Fat
35.4g (14.3g saturated)
Protein
40.7g
Carbohydrates
41.2g (7.4g sugars)
Fibre
5.8g
Salt
1.9g

Ingredients

  • 1 finely chopped carrot
  • 2 finely sliced leeks
  • 2 crushed garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée
  • 500g lamb mince
  • 250ml lamb or beef stock
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 8 slices of bread
  • 100g grated gruyère
  • Parsley leaves (optional)
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Method

  1. Heat a glug of olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat and fry the carrot and half the sliced leeks with a pinch of salt for 10-12 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and fry for another minute, then stir in the tomato purée and lamb mince. Fry, stirring, for 5 minutes until the mince has browned, then add the lamb or beef stock, Worcestershire sauce and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Simmer over a low heat for 20 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6. Fry the rest of the leeks in a splash of olive oil for about 7 minutes until soft, then set aside. Lightly toast the slices of bread.
  3. Spoon the mince mixture into a 1.3 litre baking dish and top with the toasts. Sprinkle the toasts with the leeks and the grated gruyère. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbling, covering the dish with foil if it starts to brown too quickly. Serve with a scattering of parsley leaves (optional).

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving
Calories
657kcals
Fat
35.4g (14.3g saturated)
Protein
40.7g
Carbohydrates
41.2g (7.4g sugars)
Fibre
5.8g
Salt
1.9g

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