# Classic Shepherd's Pie

Gordon's take on a real British classic. The secret to this dish? It's all in flavouring the mince.

- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: British
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/M_GNznvIN1E?si=pfyA2Bea7J1ut04_
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- Extracted: 2026-01-31

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