Fragrant Shepherd’s Pie With Apricots

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 3
Fragrant Shepherd's Pie with Apricots Recipe
in Mediterranean

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs ground lamb
2 onions , roughly chopped
1/2 ounce fresh gingerroot , in one piece
2 garlic cloves , roughly chopped
1 tablespoon cumin
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon hot chili powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 large tomatoes , roughly chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon honey
2 1/2 cups beef broth
7 ounces dried apricots , chopped
2 ounces cilantro , leaves only , roughly chopped
2 red onions , roughly chopped
salt and pepper
2 lbs sweet potatoes , peeled and cut into chunks
2 ounces butter
2 lbs potatoes , peeled and cut into large chunks
cumin seed , toasted , to serve

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
670
Sugar
14g
Fat
35g
Fragrant Shepherd's Pie with Apricots is a fragrant and flavorful twist on classic shepherd's pie. With chunks of tender lamb, earthy cinnamon, and sweet apricots, this dish is a celebration of Mediterranean flavors. The dish is topped with a layer of buttery mashed potatoes that are baked until crispy and golden brown. This recipe is perfect for a cozy family meal or as a hearty entree for a dinner party. Serve with a green salad for a well-rounded meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2.In a large pan over medium-high heat, brown the lamb, onions, ginger, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, and chili powder in olive oil until the lamb is cooked through.
3.Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, honey, and beef broth to the pan, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer the mixture for 20 minutes.
4.Stir in the apricots and cilantro, and season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the mixture from the heat.
5.Boil the sweet potatoes and regular potatoes separately in salted water until tender, then drain them.
6.Preheat the broiler.
7.Mash the potatoes together with the butter, and season them with salt and pepper.
8.Transfer the lamb mixture to a large baking dish, and spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top of the lamb mixture.
9.Broil the dish for 3-5 minutes, until the top of the potatoes is browned and crispy.

PROS

This fragrant shepherd’s pie is a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for cold winter nights.
With lamb, apricots, and a variety of warm spices, this dish is packed with flavor and nutrition.
The addition of sweet potatoes makes it a healthier alternative to traditional shepherd’s pie recipes.

CONS

Fragrant Shepherd’s Pie with Apricots can be high in calories and fat due to the lamb and butter.
It is important to enjoy this dish in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is rich in protein and antioxidants, thanks to the lamb and spices. Sweet potatoes are a great source of fiber and vitamins A and C. Apricots are high in fiber, potassium, and vitamins A and C.

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