Shepherd’s Pie

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Fall into the welcoming embrace of a Traditional Shepherd's Pie where the savory lamb mince marries fluidly with that wonderful mélange of sautéed onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. The hearty filling takes on added flavor with the addition of tomato paste, beef stock, and herbs, all before being crowned with a velvety, golden cover of piped mashed potatoes. This traditional dish boasts just the right mix of rich flavours and textures, making it an all-time favourite for your family dinners.

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Shepherd's Pie

Meal Prep

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Total: 1h 10min | Prep: 10min | Cook: 1h

Servings: 6

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A classic Shepherd's Pie with savory lamb, sautéed vegetables, herbs, and a golden mashed potato topping — comfort food at its finest for family dinners.

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Ingredients

• For the Filling

• 2.0 tbspolive oil
• 1.0 large onion, finely chopped
• 2.0 clovesgarlic, minced
• 2.0 large carrots, diced
• 2.0 celery sticks, diced
• 500.0 glamb mince
• 2.0 tbsptomato paste
• 1.0 cupbeef or lamb stock
• 1.0 cupred wine
• 1.0 cupfrozen peas
• 2.0 tbspWorcestershire sauce
• 1.0 tspfresh thyme, chopped
• 1.0 tspfresh rosemary, chopped
• to tastesalt and pepper

• For the Mashed Potatoes

• 1.0 kgpotatoes, peeled and diced
• 75.0 gbutter
• 0.5 cupmilk
• to tastesalt and pepper

Instructions

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Prepare the Filling

1. 1Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. 2Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until soft and translucent.
3. 3Add the carrots and celery, and cook until they start to soften.
4. 4Increase the heat to medium-high, add the lamb mince, and cook until browned.
5. 5Stir in the tomato paste, cooking for another minute.
6. 6Pour in the stock and red wine, add the peas, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary.
7. 7Season with salt and pepper.
8. 8Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, allowing the mixture to thicken.

Prepare the Mashed Potatoes

1. 1While the filling is simmering, boil the potatoes in salted water until tender.
2. 2Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
3. 3Add the butter and milk, then mash until smooth.
4. 4Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Assemble

1. 1Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. 2Transfer the meat filling to a large baking dish.
3. 3Spoon the mashed potatoes over the top, spreading them out evenly.
4. 4Use a fork to create a rough texture on the top (this helps it crisp up).

Bake & Serve

1. 1Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, until the top is golden brown and crispy.
2. 2Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.