Pastel de Papa (Argentinian Shepherd's Pie)
Spiced beef with olives and egg under creamy mash, the Argentinian take on shepherd's pie.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.39 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
Tick what you need to buy. It goes on your shopping list.
Method
- 1
Boil the potatoes in salted water for 20 minutes until soft.
20 min - 2
Meanwhile, heat the oil and cook the onion and garlic for 5 minutes. Add the beef, cumin and paprika and cook for 10 minutes until browned.
15 min - 3
Stir in the tomato purée, raisins and 100 ml water and cook for 5 minutes. Season well.
- 4
Drain and mash the potatoes with the butter and milk.
- 5
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Spoon the beef into a baking dish. Scatter over the olives and sliced egg.
- 6
Cover with mash, rough up the top with a fork, and bake for 25 minutes until golden.
25 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.