Shepherd's Pie with Colcannon Topping
Rich lamb and vegetable mince covered with buttery cabbage mash and baked until crisp at the edges.
- Time1 hr 30
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.09 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
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Method
- 1
Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes, until soft.
15 min - 2
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan and brown the lamb for 6 minutes, breaking it up. Add the onion and carrots and cook for 5 minutes.
11 min - 3
Stir in the tomato purée and flour for 1 minute. Add the stock and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 20 minutes, until thick.
20 min - 4
Cook the cabbage in a little of the butter for 5 minutes, until soft.
5 min - 5
Drain and mash the potatoes with the remaining butter and the milk. Fold in the cabbage.
- 6
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Spoon the lamb into a baking dish and top with the mash.
- 7
Bake for 25 minutes, until golden and crisp on top.
25 min
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