- What if the filling is too dry?
- Add a little beef stock or red wine while cooking. The oats in the haggis absorb a lot of moisture.
Haggis Shepherd's Pie
A Scottish reimagining of Shepherd's Pie. Here, the classic ground meat stew is enriched (or replaced) with haggis. The spicy, oaty texture of haggis provides a perfect base, crowned by a golden cheesy potato mash. A truly filling winter dish that's impossible to stop eating.
Ingredients
14
oz
Haggis (crumbled)
10
oz
Ground Beef
1.75
lbs
Potatoes
1
large
Onion
2
medium
Carrots
3/4
cup
Frozen Peas
1/2
cup
Milk
4
tbsp
Butter
2
tbsp
Oil
1
cup
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1
tsp
Salt
1
pinch
Pepper
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Equipment Needed
- Skillet for the filling
- Potato masher
- Ovenproof dish
Allergen Information
Milk
Wheat
Instructions
1
✓
Peel, dice, and boil potatoes until soft. Drain and mash with butter and milk until creamy.
Tip: The mash should be slightly firm so it sits on top of the meat without sinking.
2
✓
Dice the onion and carrots. Sauté them in oil in a skillet until soft.
Tip: The vegetable base (mirepoix) gives the dish its sweet-savory foundation.
3
✓
Add the ground beef and brown it. Then crumble in the haggis and stir in the peas. Cook together for a few minutes.
Tip: The beef fat and haggis spices combine to create a rich flavor profile.
4
✓
Season with salt and pepper if needed (haggis is salty!). Pour into an ovenproof dish.
Tip: Spread everything evenly so layers separate nicely.
5
✓
Spoon the mashed potato on top, smooth it out, and sprinkle with grated cheese.
Tip: Cheese fat helps browning and adds extra flavor to the crust.
6
✓
Bake in oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is golden and crispy.
Tip: The hot oven creates a sudden crust (gratin).
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 14 oz Haggis (crumbled)
- 10 oz Ground Beef
- 1.75 lbs Potatoes
- 1 large Onion
- 2 medium Carrots
- 3/4 cup Frozen Peas
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 pinch Pepper