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Instant pot shepherd's pie

Instant pot shepherd's pie

Welcome to my instant pot shepherd's pie recipe. All made in one pot and even topped with crispy golden mash.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, English
Keyword: Instant pot shepherd pie, Instant pot shepherd's pie, Instant pot shepherd's pie recipe
Prep Time: 9 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Leave under pressure: 12 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 675kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil Most vegetable oils will be good.
  • 1 Large Onion (roughly chopped)
  • 2 Cloves Garlic (roughly chopped)
  • 2 tsp Thyme (dried)
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon (dried)
  • 700 g Minced lamb
  • 2 Sticks Celery (roughly chopped)
  • 2 Medium Carrots (roughly chopped)
  • 1 tbsp Worcester sauce
  • 400 ml Beef stock Vegetable stock would also work.
  • 2 tbsp Tomato puree
  • Season to taste
  • 1.1 kg Potatoes (peeled)
  • 200 g Frozen peas Optional.
  • 100 ml Milk (I used semi-skimmed - 2%)
  • 2 tbsp Butter I used salted.
  • 100 g Cheese (for the topping) Optional.

Instructions

  • Add the oil to the instant pot and set to saute.
  • When the oil is hot, add the onions and fry until softened (around 3 minutes).
  • Add the garlic, thyme and then the mince. Roughly brown.
  • Now add the carrots, celery, Worcester sauce, beef stock and tomato puree. Stir everything together.
  • Season to taste and then add the tall trivet to the pot. Put the peeled potatoes on the trivet.
  • Put the lid on and set for 12 minutes at high pressure. leave under pressure for another 12 minutes and then do a quick release.
  • Remove the lid and put the potatoes in a bowl. Mash together with milk, butter and salt/pepper. Add the frozen peas.
  • Add the potatoes back into the pot and sprinkle the cheese on top.
  • Put the air fryer lid on and set to broil for 8 minutes.
  • Remove the lid, serve and enjoy.

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Nutrition

Calories: 675kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 439mg | Potassium: 1441mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 6984IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 4mg