Mexican, Mexican Shepherd’s Pie Mexican Shepherd’s Pie

Mexican Shepherd’s Pie

This Mexican Shepherd's Pie recipe was one of the first recipes that we made using our Gran Luchito Chipotle Paste and over 200 recipes later, it remains one of Luchito’s most popular recipes. The Chipotle Paste is perfect to add depth of flavour and a delicious smoky taste to your meals. This is the kind of meal that is perfect to cook once the days begin to get slightly colder. We highly recommend you try this Mexican shepherd’s pie on a cold rainy night. It's pure comfort food, with a gentle warming and smoky Mexican kick! The simplicity of adding our Gran Luchito Chipotle Paste to the mince and to the mash really transforms the dish and takes this Gran Luchito Mexican shepherd's pie to another level. For other great heartwarming recipes, check out our Mexican Chicken Stew, Chile Colorado or  Pulled Pork Enchiladas.
Serves 4
Prep 15MINS
Cook 1HR 5MINS
Ingredients

For The Filling:

  • 500g / 1.1 lb minced lamb
  • 2 teaspoons Gran Luchito Chipotle Paste
  • 1 teaspoon plain flour
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery sticks, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • A handful of thyme leaves
  • 400g / 14 oz can of chopped tomatoes
  • 250ml / 1 cup lamb or vegetable stock
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For The Mash:

  • 500g / 1 lb 2 oz potatoes (something floury like Maris Piper), peeled and cut into evenly sized chunks
  • 25g / 0.9.oz butter
  • 1 tablespoon Gran Luchito Chipotle Paste
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 150g / 5 oz cheddar cheese

For Baking:

  • 15g / 0.5 oz butter
KCAL: 121
FAT: 8.6g
Saturates: 4.0g
Carbs: 6.5g
Sugars: 1.8g
Fibre: 1.4g
Protein: 8.2g
Salt: 3.7g

Nutrition: PER SERVING

Method
  1. Fry the lamb mince on high heat until it’s nicely browned. Once the meat has got a good colour, add the Chipotle Paste with the flour and stir it all in. Now add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic and a bit of thyme. Stir and reduce the heat to medium, cover with a lid and let the vegetables cook with the meat for 10 minutes.
  2. After 10 mins add the canned tomatoes, stock, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and then simmer on low heat (with the lid on) for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent it from catching at the bottom.
  3. In the meantime, place the potatoes in a pan of boiling salted water and boil for 15 minutes or until tender.  Once ready, drain the liquid and leave the potatoes in the pan. Add the butter, the Chipotle Paste, and season with salt and pepper. Mash thoroughly, making sure you get rid of all lumps. Add the grated cheese and fold it in with the help of a wooden spoon, then reserve. Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F / Gas 6.
  4. Once your filling is ready, place it in a baking dish, then add the mashed potato on top and spread with the help of a spatula or the back of a spoon. Add tiny knobs of butter all over the top of the mash, and bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until golden on top (take care not to burn it). 
  5. When ready, remove from the oven and serve while it is still hot.

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FAQ'S

What is shepherd's pie?
Shepherd's pie is a savoury dish of cooked minced lamb topped with mashed potato and baked. The beef version of this dish is called Cottage Pie!
Is shepherd's pie healthy?
A home-cooked shepherd's pie is hearty, nourishing and packed with nutrients and flavour. One serving of our Mexican shepherd's pie contains 121 calories.
How to warm up shepherd's pie?
Freshly baked Mexican shepherd's pie will last about 3-5 days in the fridge. When you would like to reheat it, you can either do this in the microwave, or cover it with foil and put it in a pre heated oven for 30 mins. If you are reheating from frozen, always make sure you defrost it first before oven cooking.