Shepherd's Pie

What is it?

Seasoned lamb mince sits in a savoury gravy under a layer of mashed potato, baked until the top takes on a golden colour. It’s a frozen meal from Sainsbury’s, portioned for one and meant to go straight into the oven from frozen, though microwave instructions are usually included too. Compared with other ready meals in the brand’s range, this one leans on a classic British pie format rather than pastry or rice. The filling is built around lamb, onion and gravy, with the mash acting as the lid rather than a separate side.