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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.
Shepherd’s Pie
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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
Filling
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery sticks, diced
- 500 g lamb mince
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2.5 dl beef stock
- 2.5 dl red wine
- 2.5 dl frozen peas
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
- a pinch salt and pepper
Mashed Potatoes
- 1 kg potatoes
- 75 g butter
- 1.25 dl milk
- a pinch salt and pepper
Instructions
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Prepare the Filling
- 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2 Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until soft and translucent.
- 3 Add the carrots and celery, and cook until they start to soften.
- 4 Increase the heat to medium-high, add the lamb mince, and cook until browned.
- 5 Stir in the tomato paste, cooking for another minute.
- 6 Pour in the stock and red wine, add the peas, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary.
- 7 Season with salt and pepper.
- 8 Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, allowing the mixture to thicken.
Prepare the Mashed Potatoes
- 9 While the filling is simmering, boil the potatoes in salted water until tender.
- 10 Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- 11 Add the butter and milk, then mash until smooth.
- 12 Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble
- 13 Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 14 Transfer the meat filling to a large baking dish.
- 15 Spoon the mashed potatoes over the top, spreading them out evenly.
- 16 Use a fork to create a rough texture on the top (this helps it crisp up).
Bake & Serve
- 17 Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, until the top is golden brown and crispy.
- 18 Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information
595
Fat 35 g
50% RI
Saturated Fat 16 g
80% RI
Carbohydrates 42 g
16% RI
Sugar 7 g
7% RI
Protein 21 g
42% RI
Fibre 6 g
24% RI
Sodium 700 mg
29% RI
Nutritional values are approximate and sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database. Reference intake (RI) percentages are based on a 2,000 kcal daily diet for an average adult.
