Shepherd’s Pie

Name: Shepherd’s Pie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 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; 1 kg potatoes; 75 g butter; 1.25 dl milk; a pinch salt and pepper

By Niko Saarinen | May 26, 2024

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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

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.

Total1 h 10 min

Prep10 min

Cook1 h

Servings6

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Ingredients

Filling

2 tbspolive oil
1large onion, finely chopped
2 clovegarlic, minced
2carrots, diced
2celery sticks, diced
500 glamb mince
2 tbsptomato paste
2.5 dlbeef stock
2.5 dlred wine
2.5 dlfrozen peas
2 tbspWorcestershire sauce
1 tspchopped fresh thyme
1 tspchopped fresh rosemary
a pinchsalt and pepper

Mashed Potatoes

1 kgpotatoes
75 gbutter
1.25 dlmilk
a pinchsalt and pepper

Instructions

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Prepare the Filling

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

Prepare the Mashed Potatoes

9While the filling is simmering, boil the potatoes in salted water until tender.
10Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
11Add the butter and milk, then mash until smooth.
12Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Assemble

13Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
14Transfer the meat filling to a large baking dish.
15Spoon the mashed potatoes over the top, spreading them out evenly.
16Use a fork to create a rough texture on the top (this helps it crisp up).

Bake & Serve

17Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, until the top is golden brown and crispy.
18Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

595

kcalper serving29% RI

Fat35 g

50% RI

Saturated Fat16 g

80% RI

Carbohydrates42 g

16% RI

Sugar7 g

7% RI

Protein21 g

42% RI

Fibre6 g

24% RI

Sodium700 mg

30% 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.

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