Classic Shepherd's Pie

20m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add olive oil to a pan.
  2. 2Add minced lamb to the pan and cook to get some color and render fat.
  3. 3Season the mince.
  4. 4Add grated onion, carrot, and garlic to the mince.
  5. 5Add tomato puree, red wine, thyme, and rosemary to the mince.
  6. 6Once the red wine has evaporated, add chicken stock and cook for 3 or 4 minutes.
  7. 7Mash potatoes and season them.
  8. 8Add egg yolks to the mashed potatoes.
  9. 9Add a generous amount of parmesan cheese to the mashed potatoes.
  10. 10Place the mashed potato mixture on top of the mince.
  11. 11Cook in the oven for 18 to 20 minutes.

Ingredients

  • olive oil
  • minced lamb
  • onion
  • carrot
  • garlic
  • tomato puree
  • red wine
  • thyme
  • rosemary
  • chicken stock
  • potatoes
  • egg yolks
  • parmesan cheese

Equipment

oven

Tips

  • Season the mince to get rid of unwanted fat.
  • Grate vegetables so they disintegrate and add flavor to the mince.
  • Be generous with parmesan cheese for a golden brown topping.