{"id":2537,"date":"2014-10-21T17:40:52","date_gmt":"2014-10-21T07:40:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cafedelites.com\/?p=2537"},"modified":"2025-12-09T22:01:56","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T03:01:56","slug":"beef-pumpkin-shepards-pie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/beef-pumpkin-shepards-pie\/","title":{"rendered":"Beef and Pumpkin Shepherd&#8217;s Pie"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A warm and healthy <strong>Pumpkin Shepherd&#8217;s Pie<\/strong> loaded with so many beautiful flavours\u2026where do I even start? The rich, savoury beefy filling that makes every good shepherd&#8217;s pie irresistible? The crispy parmesan top that bakes to golden perfection? Or the creamy layers of pumpkin that turn this into a lighter, brighter twist on a traditional beef shepherd&#8217;s pie?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every bite of this pumpkin shepherds pie recipe delivers that cozy, homey comfort you crave, but with a little more colour and warmth thanks to the pumpkin. It is simple, wholesome, and exactly the kind of dish you\u2019ll want bubbling away in the oven on a cool night.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Shepards-Pie-GOOD-5.jpg\" alt=\"A piece missing from whole Shepards Pie \" class=\"wp-image-2979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Shepards-Pie-GOOD-5.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Shepards-Pie-GOOD-5-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Shepards-Pie-GOOD-5-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Shepards-Pie-GOOD-5-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Shepards-Pie-GOOD-5-270x405.jpg 270w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Shepards-Pie-GOOD-5-180x270.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-what-makes-this-recipe-so-good\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Makes This Recipe So Good<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This <strong>Pumpkin Shepherd&#8217;s Pie<\/strong> brings together everything you love about a classic shepherd&#8217;s pie but with a brighter, creamier twist. The pumpkin adds a natural sweetness that balances the savory beef filling, making each bite feel comforting without being too heavy. It is the kind of pumpkin shepherds pie recipe that tastes familiar yet a little more special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What also makes this version stand out is how quickly it comes together with everyday ingredients. The parmesan topping turns beautifully crisp in the oven, giving that satisfying contrast to the soft pumpkin and rich meat base. If you want a cozy beef shepherd&#8217;s pie that feels both wholesome and flavorful, this is the one to make.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-what-goes-into-pumpkin-shepherd-s-pie\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Goes Into Pumpkin Shepherd&#8217;s Pie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-IngredientShot.jpg\" alt=\"Flat lay photo of ingredient shot of reduced fat butter, olive oil, garlic, frozen peas, gravy mixed with water, parmesan cheese, vegetable stock, flat leaf parsley, baby spinach leaves, salt, ground lean beef, ripe tomatoes, carrots, pumpkin, brown onion, potatoes, red capsicum\" class=\"wp-image-109528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-IngredientShot.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-IngredientShot-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-IngredientShot-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-IngredientShot-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-IngredientShot-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-IngredientShot-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Pumpkin Shepherd&#8217;s Pie uses simple, wholesome ingredients that come together to create a comforting yet lighter take on the classic dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pumpkin:<\/strong> Using butternut or kent pumpkin creates a naturally sweet, creamy topping that lightens the dish without sacrificing richness. It also blends smoothly with potatoes for a fluffier mash.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lean Ground Beef:<\/strong> Extra lean beef keeps the filling hearty while allowing the vegetables and stock to shine through. It forms the savory backbone of this beef shepherd&#8217;s pie.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vegetable Stock:<\/strong> A good stock seasons the filling from the inside out and adds depth without relying on heavy sauces. It ties the meat and vegetables together with a warm, savory base.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parmesan Cheese:<\/strong> Finely grated parmesan gives the topping structure and a crisp, golden finish. It adds a salty bite that contrasts beautifully with the soft pumpkin mash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note: <\/strong>Please see <a href=\"#recipe-card\">recipe card<\/a> at the bottom for a full list of ingredients with measurements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-make-beef-and-pumpkin-shepherd-s-pie\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Make Beef and Pumpkin Shepherd&#8217;s Pie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step1.jpg\" alt=\"Preheat the oven to 200C | 400F and cook the pumpkin and potatoes in water until tender. Drain well, mash with butter until smooth\" class=\"wp-image-109535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step1-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Boil Pumpkin and Potatoes:<\/strong> Preheat the oven to 200C | 400F and cook the pumpkin and potatoes in water until tender. Drain well, mash with butter until smooth, and season with salt.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step2.jpg\" alt=\"Heat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat and add the onion, carrots, and capsicum.\" class=\"wp-image-109536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step2-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Saut\u00e9 the Vegetables:<\/strong> Heat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat and add the onion, carrots, and capsicum. Cook until the onions turn transparent and the vegetables begin to soften.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step3.jpg\" alt=\"Stir in the garlic and let it cook for two minutes\" class=\"wp-image-109538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step3-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step3-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Add the Garlic:<\/strong> Stir in the garlic and let it cook for two minutes. This helps develop the base flavor before adding the beef.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step4.jpg\" alt=\"Add ground beef and break it apart as it cooks.\" class=\"wp-image-109539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step4-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step4-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Brown the Beef:<\/strong> Add ground beef and break it apart as it cooks. Continue cooking until meat is browned and no longer pink.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step5.jpg\" alt=\"Add tomatoes and cover pan while they soften. Stir in peas, salt, and vegetable stock and simmer until all vegetables are tender.\" class=\"wp-image-109541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step5-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step5-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Simmer Vegetables:<\/strong> Add tomatoes and cover pan while they soften. Stir in peas, salt, and vegetable stock and simmer until all vegetables are tender.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step6.jpg\" alt=\"Pour in the gravy mixture or cornflour slurry and stir until the sauce thickens. Add the spinach and parsley\" class=\"wp-image-109542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step6-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step6-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Thicken the Sauce:<\/strong> Pour in the gravy mixture or cornflour slurry and stir until the sauce thickens. Add the spinach and parsley and remove the pan from the heat.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step7.jpg\" alt=\"Spread half of the pumpkin mash into a baking dish in an even layer. Spoon the beef mixture over the top and cover with the remaining mash\" class=\"wp-image-109543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step7-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step7-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Layer the Pie:<\/strong> Spread half of the pumpkin mash into a baking dish in an even layer. Spoon the beef mixture over the top and cover with the remaining mash.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step8.jpg\" alt=\"Sprinkle parmesan evenly over the surface. Bake for about twenty minutes or until the topping is golden\" class=\"wp-image-109544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step8-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BeefPumpkinShepardsPie-Step8-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Bake Until Golden:<\/strong> Sprinkle parmesan evenly over the surface. Bake for about twenty minutes or until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbling.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A cozy dish like Pumpkin Shepherd&#8217;s Pie pairs beautifully with something fresh or lightly crisp on the side. For a more classic pairing, <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/individual-garlic-cheese-bread\/\">Garlic Cheese Bread<\/a> is always a crowd pleaser and perfect for soaking up any extra sauce left behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-tips-for-making-beef-and-pumpkin-shepherd-s-pie\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips For Making Beef and Pumpkin Shepherd&#8217;s Pie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make the mash as smooth or as rustic as you like. I personally love leaving a few small chunks of pumpkin because they give the top layer more texture once baked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your beef mixture looks too thick before layering, add a splash of water or stock. It should be saucy enough to stay juicy in the oven.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let the pie rest for at least ten minutes before serving. It firms up a little as it cools, which makes slicing so much easier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taste and adjust the seasoning as you go. I always add a pinch more salt right before layering to make sure every bite has enough flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-recipe-faq-s\">Recipe FAQ&#8217;s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1733457286629\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How Do I Prevent a Watery Filling?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Make sure the tomato mixture has fully simmered and reduced before adding the peas and stock. The sauce should be thick enough to coat a spoon before you layer the pie.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1765233935219\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why Is My Mash Not Getting Golden on Top?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If the parmesan is not browning, move the baking dish closer to the top of the oven for the last few minutes. Just keep a close eye so it does not burn.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1765233936762\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I Freeze Leftovers?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Allow the pie to cool completely and portion it into airtight containers. Reheat in the oven so the top stays crisp and the filling stays warm and even.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Shepards-Pie-GOOD-8.jpg\" alt=\"Fork piercing on a piece taken from Beef and Pumpkin Shepards Pie \" class=\"wp-image-2980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Shepards-Pie-GOOD-8.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Shepards-Pie-GOOD-8-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Shepards-Pie-GOOD-8-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Shepards-Pie-GOOD-8-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Shepards-Pie-GOOD-8-270x405.jpg 270w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Shepards-Pie-GOOD-8-180x270.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe-card\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-41272\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"41272\" data-servings=\"6\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food\"><div class=\"cwp-food-header\">\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-header__right\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-square nopin\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Shepards-Pie-GOOD-2-1-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-300x300 size-300x300\" alt=\"Beef and Pumpkin Shepherd&#039;s Pie on spoon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Shepards-Pie-GOOD-2-1-300x300.jpg 300w, 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wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-label\">By <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/about\/\" target=\"_self\">Karina Carrel<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-separated wprm-block-text-none\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-none\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-none\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">20<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-none\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">50<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-servings-container\" 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US\">US<\/button><button class=\"wprm-unit-conversion\" data-system=\"2\" data-recipe=\"41272\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);border-left: 1px solid var(--wp--preset--color--primary);\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to Metric\">Metric<\/button><\/div>&nbsp;<div class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-41272-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-toggle-buttons-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"--wprm-toggle-button-background: var(--wp--preset--color--background);--wprm-toggle-button-accent: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);--wprm-toggle-button-radius: var(--wp--custom--border-radius--tiny);\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"6\" data-recipe=\"41272\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"6\" data-recipe=\"41272\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"6\" data-recipe=\"41272\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;lbs&#032;butternut or kent pumpkin&#032;washed, peeled seeded and cubed (I usually use 1\/2 a kent pumpkin)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">lbs<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">butternut or kent pumpkin<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">washed, peeled seeded and cubed (I usually use 1\/2 a kent pumpkin)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3&#032;large&#032;potatoes&#032;washed, peeled and cubed\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">potatoes<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">washed, peeled and cubed<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;tablespoons&#032;reduced fat butter\/spread of choice\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">reduced fat butter\/spread of choice<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;tablespoon&#032;olive oil\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">olive oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;large&#032;brown onion&#032;chopped\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">brown onion<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;medium&#032;carrots&#032;peeled and chopped\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">medium<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">carrots<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">peeled and chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2&#032;medium&#032;red capsicum\/bell pepper&#032;seeded and chopped\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">medium<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">red capsicum\/bell pepper<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">seeded and chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3&#032;cloves&#032;garlic &#032;minced (or 3 teaspoons minced garlic)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cloves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">minced (or 3 teaspoons minced garlic)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;lbs&#032;ground\/mince extra lean beef\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">lbs<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground\/mince extra lean beef<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;medium&#032;ripe tomatoes&#032;diced\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">medium<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ripe tomatoes<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">diced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3\/4&#032;cup&#032;frozen peas\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">frozen peas<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;pinch&#032;salt to season\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pinch<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt to season<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;tablespoons&#032;vegetable stock&#032;I use Vegeta\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vegetable stock<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">I use Vegeta<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;tablespoons&#032;gravy powder&#032;whisked in 1\/4 cup boiling water (until free of lumps): or you can substitute the gravy powder with cornflour\/corn starch.\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">gravy powder<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">whisked in 1\/4 cup boiling water (until free of lumps): or you can substitute the gravy powder with cornflour\/corn starch.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;4&#032;cups&#032;baby spinach leaves&#032;washed\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baby spinach leaves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">washed<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;tablespoons&#032;flat-leaf parsley&#032;chopped \"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">flat-leaf parsley<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">chopped <\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2&#032;cup&#032;parmesan cheese&#032;finely grated \"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">parmesan cheese<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely grated <\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-41272-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-41272-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"41272\"><h3 id=\"recipe-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-41272-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat oven to 200C | 400F. Combine pumpkin and potatoes with just enough water to cover them, in a <\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div><span style=\"display: block;\"> over medium heat, and boil until tender. Alternatively, <\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div><span style=\"display: block;\"> or steam them until soft. Drain well, add the butter\/spread and mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt to suit your tastes.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-41272-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Meanwhile, heat oil in a separate large pan over medium &#8211; high heat. Add onion, carrots and capsicum, and cook stirring for about 5 &#8211; 10 minutes, or until onions become transparent. Add the garlic and cook stirring again, for about 2 minutes. Add beef and fry until meat is browned on all sides (break up all lumps with your wooden spoon). Add the tomatoes, cover pot with lid, reduce heat and simmer until tomatoes soften. When tomatoes are soft, add the peas, salt and vegetable stock powder, and simmer again covered with lid for about 10 minutes, or until all vegetables are soft and cooked through. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-41272-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add gravy powder or cornflour\/corn starch mixture. Cook stirring to combine all ingredients together until a sauce forms, reduces and thickens. Stir the spinach and parsley through, and take off heat.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-41272-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Evenly spread half the pumpkin\/potato mash into a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;index=aps&amp;keywords=large%20baking%20dish&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;tag=cafedeli-20&amp;linkId=2GM6B7NCB6RV7BBH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">large oven proof baking dish<\/a>. Spoon the beef mixture over the top, and spread remaining pumpkin mash over the top of the beef.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-41272-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Sprinkle evenly with parmesan cheese.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-41272-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Bake until the top of the pie turns a golden brown and sauce is bubbling underneath (about 20 minutes).<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-41272-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-41272-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">453<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">61<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">27<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">13<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  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