Shepard’s Pie for Toddlers is a budget friendly and delicious recipe for toddlers. This one-pan dish is easy to make and sure to be a hit with the little ones in your life! It combines lean ground beef, mashed potatoes, and veggies to create a nutritious, feel-good meal that toddlers and parents alike will enjoy. Get the full recipe on Toddler Recipes Australia today!

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: Shepherd’s Pie, Cottage Pie, vegetables, comfort food
• Calories: 400
• Protein: 10g
• Carbs: 50g
• Fats: 15g
• Preparation time: 10 minutes
• Cooking time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 500g potato
• ¼ cup low-fat milk
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 300g mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, peas, etc)
• 500g diced beef
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon mixed herbs
• ¾ cup beef stock

Directions

1. (To the boys) Pre-heat the oven to 180°C.
2. (To the boys) Peel and dice the potato, and then place it into a saucepan.
3. (To the boys) Add a pinch of pepper for the potatoes and enough cold water to just cover the potatoes, then bring it to a boil.
4. (Cartoon style for the boys) When it’s boiling, you know it’s time to turn the heat down and simmer for about 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
5. (To the boys) Turn off the heat and mash the potatoes, stirring in the butter and milk until everything is combined and the mash is nice and fluffy!
6. (To the boys) Hey did you know that mashed potatoes are actually a food group on their own?
7. (To the boys) Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
8. (To the boys) Add the onion, garlic and vegetables. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. (To the boys) Add the beef and cook for another 5 minutes.
10. (To the boys) Add the tomato paste and herbs and stir to combine.
11. (To the boys) Pour in the beef stock and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
12. (To the boys) Grease an oven-proof dish with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
13. (To the boys) Pour the beef and vegetable mixture into the dish, and then spread the mashed potatoes over the top.
14. (To the boys) Sprinkle some cheese over the top and pop it into the oven.
15. (To the boys) Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the potatoes are golden brown.

Recommended Sides

• Steamed broccoli
• Roasted carrots
• Green salad