{"id":9077,"date":"2023-10-30T15:19:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T15:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eathabesha.com\/?p=9077"},"modified":"2023-10-30T15:19:01","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T15:19:01","slug":"cook-delia-smiths-shepherds-pie-in-just-40-minutes-with-sensational-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eathabesha.com\/everyday-meals\/cook-delia-smiths-shepherds-pie-in-just-40-minutes-with-sensational-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Cook Delia Smith&#8217;s Shepherd&#8217;s pie in just 40 minutes with &#8216;sensational&#8217; recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/14\/590x\/secondary\/shepherds-pie-recipe-delia-smith-easy-5040036.jpg?r=1698678196914\"><\/p>\n<p>While it\u2019s known for its meaty lamb and vegetable filling, the best part of a homemade shepherd\u2019s pie is the smooth yet crispy potato topping.<\/p>\n<p>And those looking to perfect the recipe at home should look no further than chef Delia Smith\u2019s quick and easy formula.<\/p>\n<p>Her take on this warming British classic comprises just a few cheap ingredients and it\u2019s ready in just 40 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Sharing the recipe on her website, the esteemed chef branded the dish \u201cnothing short of sensational\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>She added that it\u2019s perfect for people with little time to spare for cooking from scratch.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE: <\/strong> <strong>Chef&#8217;s recipe is &#8216;the only&#8217; method to make crispy roast potatoes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/14\/590x\/secondary\/shepherds-pie-recipe-delia-smith-easy-5040041.jpg?r=1698678196973\"><\/p>\n<h3>Ingredients<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>400g minced lamb<\/li>\n<li>One large onion, peeled, quartered, and chopped (or four tablespoons of frozen diced onions)<\/li>\n<li>175g ready-prepared diced mixed carrot and swede<\/li>\n<li>One dessert spoon of olive oil<\/li>\n<li>One teaspoon fresh thyme leaves<\/li>\n<li>Half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For the topping<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>16 discs of Aunt Bessie\u2019s Homestyle frozen mashed potato<\/li>\n<li>Two medium leeks, trimmed (use the white parts only)<\/li>\n<li>Three heaped tablespoons of grated mature Cheddar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <strong> Don&#8217;t miss&#8230; <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Chef&#8217;s &#8216;delicious&#8217; 3-ingredient pumpkin soup is packed with nutrients &#8211; recipe[EXCLUSIVE] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Halloween food ideas including the best spooktacular treats and recipes[LATEST] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Ravneet Gill&#8217;s coffee cake recipe is &#8216;no-waste&#8217; and has &#8216;really good flavour'[BAKING] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/14\/590x\/secondary\/shepherds-pie-recipe-delia-smith-easy-5040054.jpg?r=1698678197018\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Advert-free experience without interruptions.<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Rocket-fast speedy loading pages.<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Exclusive &amp; Unlimited access to all our content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/logo\/logo-premium-subscription.png\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>How to make shepherd\u2019s pie<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Preheat the oven to gas mark six, 200C, then warm the oil in a large frying pan till very hot. 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