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Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

Shepherd's Pie Recipe: Hearty and Comforting

Hearty shepherd’s pie with lamb, vegetables, and mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs russet potatoes
  • ½ cup milk
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 egg yolk optional
  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 1 cup peas
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • Optional: Parsley
  • Suggested Pairings: Green beans rolls

Instructions
 

  • Boil potatoes 15-20 min; mash with milk, butter, salt, pepper, yolk.
  • Brown lamb 5-7 min; drain fat. Cook onion, carrots 5 min; add garlic 1 min.
  • Add tomato paste, flour; cook 1 min. Add broth, Worcestershire, thyme, salt, pepper; simmer 5 min. Add peas.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread filling in 9x9-inch dish; top with potatoes, make ridges.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes until golden. Rest 5 min.
  • Garnish with parsley; serve with green beans, rolls, and wine.

Notes

  • Use russet potatoes for fluffiness.
  • Store in fridge 4 days, freeze 3 months.
  • Try a vegetarian variation.
  • Pair with salad.