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Pastirska Pita (Shepherd's Pie)
This recipe guides you through making a traditional Pastirska Pita, also known as Shepherd's Pie, a hearty and comforting dish featuring a savory ground beef and vegetable filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes. It starts by cooking potatoes until tender, while simultaneously preparing the rich meat base with sautéed garlic, onion, and carrot, seasoned with tomato paste and spices. The mashed potatoes are then enriched with egg, milk, and Parmesan. Finally, the layers are assembled and baked until golden brown and bubbly, creating a perfect family meal.
#Shepherd's Pie
#Pastirska Pita
#Comfort Food
#Meat Pie
#Potato Topping
#Ground Beef
#Family Meal
Ingredients laid out
Recipe Information
20m
Prep Time
1h
Cook Time
1h 20m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
European
Serbian
Nutrition (per serving)
420
Calories
26g
Protein
28g
Carbs
23g
Fat
Sautéing vegetables and ground beef
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Assembling the pie with potato topping
Instructions
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- Peel and dice the potatoes, then place them in a pot with salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, approximately 20-25 minutes. Drain thoroughly.25mPreview25mPreviewPeel and dice the potatoes, then place them in a pot with salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, approximately 20-25 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
- While potatoes are cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.1m
Preview1mPreviewWhile potatoes are cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. - Add the chopped onion and diced carrot to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the onion is softened and translucent.7m
Preview7mPreviewAdd the chopped onion and diced carrot to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the onion is softened and translucent. - Add the ground beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Break up the meat with a spoon and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.10m
Preview10mPreviewAdd the ground beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Break up the meat with a spoon and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat. - Stir in the tomato paste, sweet paprika, salt, and pepper into the browned meat mixture. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.3m
Preview3mPreviewStir in the tomato paste, sweet paprika, salt, and pepper into the browned meat mixture. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. - Mash the drained cooked potatoes until smooth. Incorporate the egg, milk, half of the grated Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste.5mPreview5mPreviewMash the drained cooked potatoes until smooth. Incorporate the egg, milk, half of the grated Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Spread the meat filling evenly in an oven-safe baking dish. Top with the mashed potato mixture, spreading it to the edges and creating peaks with a fork.5m
Preview5mPreviewPreheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Spread the meat filling evenly in an oven-safe baking dish. Top with the mashed potato mixture, spreading it to the edges and creating peaks with a fork. - Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the mashed potatoes. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.30m
Preview30mPreviewSprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the mashed potatoes. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
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