Shepherd's Pie

25 mins
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Finely chop two medium onions.
  2. 2Finely chop two medium onions.
  3. 3Finely chop two medium onions.
  4. 4Mash seven garlic cloves into a fine paste using a pestle and mortar.
  5. 5Mash seven garlic cloves into a fine paste using a pestle and mortar.
  6. 6Mash seven garlic cloves into a fine paste using a pestle and mortar.
  7. 7Prepare the meat sauce by sauteing the onions in 2 tbsp of oil until they are lightly colored and dry.
  8. 8Prepare the meat sauce by sauteing the onions in 2 tbsp of oil until they are lightly colored and dry.
  9. 9Prepare the meat sauce by sauteing the onions in 2 tbsp of oil until they are lightly colored and dry.
  10. 10Add the garlic paste and cook until brown.
  11. 11Add the garlic paste and cook until brown.
  12. 12Add the garlic paste and cook until brown.
  13. 13Add 1 kg of ground lamb mince, breaking up any lumps with a spoon.
  14. 14Add 1 kg of ground lamb mince, breaking up any lumps with a spoon.
  15. 15Add 1 kg of ground lamb mince, breaking up any lumps with a spoon.
  16. 16Season generously with salt and black pepper, and cook until the water evaporates.
  17. 17Season generously with salt and black pepper, and cook until the water evaporates.
  18. 18Season generously with salt and black pepper, and cook until the water evaporates.
  19. 19Add 2 tbsp of plain flour and combine well with the lamb.
  20. 20Add 2 tbsp of plain flour and combine well with the lamb.
  21. 21Add 2 tbsp of plain flour and combine well with the lamb.
  22. 22Deglaze with 2.5 tbsp of Worcestershire sauce and 2 tbsp of tomato paste. Cook for 3 minutes.
  23. 23Deglaze with 2.5 tbsp of Worcestershire sauce and 2 tbsp of tomato paste. Cook for 3 minutes.
  24. 24Deglaze with 2.5 tbsp of Worcestershire sauce and 2 tbsp of tomato paste. Cook for 3 minutes.
  25. 25Add 5 sprigs of thyme and 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, stir, and cook on low-medium heat for 25 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
  26. 26Add 5 sprigs of thyme and 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, stir, and cook on low-medium heat for 25 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
  27. 27Add 5 sprigs of thyme and 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, stir, and cook on low-medium heat for 25 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
  28. 28Remove the thyme and rosemary from the sauce.
  29. 29Remove the thyme and rosemary from the sauce.
  30. 30Remove the thyme and rosemary from the sauce.
  31. 31In a separate pan, saute 3 medium carrots and half a swede in 1 tbsp of oil. Add 100 ml of water, cover, and cook on low heat until tender.
  32. 32In a separate pan, saute 3 medium carrots and half a swede in 1 tbsp of oil. Add 100 ml of water, cover, and cook on low heat until tender.
  33. 33In a separate pan, saute 3 medium carrots and half a swede in 1 tbsp of oil. Add 100 ml of water, cover, and cook on low heat until tender.
  34. 34Meanwhile, boil 1.2 kg potatoes until soft. Drain, and mash completely.
  35. 35Meanwhile, boil 1.2 kg potatoes until soft. Drain, and mash completely.
  36. 36Meanwhile, boil 1.2 kg potatoes until soft. Drain, and mash completely.
  37. 37Add 130 g of butter and 120 ml of warm milk to the mashed potatoes. Mash until smooth.
  38. 38Add 130 g of butter and 120 ml of warm milk to the mashed potatoes. Mash until smooth.
  39. 39Add 130 g of butter and 120 ml of warm milk to the mashed potatoes. Mash until smooth.
  40. 40Add three egg yolks and mix well.
  41. 41Add three egg yolks and mix well.
  42. 42Add three egg yolks and mix well.
  43. 43Season mashed potatoes with salt and pepper.
  44. 44Season mashed potatoes with salt and pepper.
  45. 45Season mashed potatoes with salt and pepper.
  46. 46Spread the mince filling evenly in a baking dish.
  47. 47Spread the mince filling evenly in a baking dish.
  48. 48Spread the mince filling evenly in a baking dish.
  49. 49Top with the sauteed carrots and swede.
  50. 50Top with the sauteed carrots and swede.
  51. 51Top with the sauteed carrots and swede.
  52. 52Spread the mashed potatoes over the vegetables.
  53. 53Spread the mashed potatoes over the vegetables.
  54. 54Spread the mashed potatoes over the vegetables.
  55. 55Brush the mashed potato with an egg yolk for browning and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  56. 56Brush the mashed potato with an egg yolk for browning and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  57. 57Brush the mashed potato with an egg yolk for browning and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  58. 58Prepare the pea puree by blending 1 cup of boiled peas, 1 tsp of thyme, 15 g of fresh coriander, 0.5 tbsp of vinegar, and salt to taste.
  59. 59Prepare the pea puree by blending 1 cup of boiled peas, 1 tsp of thyme, 15 g of fresh coriander, 0.5 tbsp of vinegar, and salt to taste.
  60. 60Prepare the pea puree by blending 1 cup of boiled peas, 1 tsp of thyme, 15 g of fresh coriander, 0.5 tbsp of vinegar, and salt to taste.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium onions
  • 2 medium onions
  • 2 medium onions
  • 7 garlic cloves
  • 7 garlic cloves
  • 7 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 kg ground lamb mince
  • 1 kg ground lamb mince
  • 1 kg ground lamb mince
  • 1 Salt
  • 1 Salt
  • 1 Salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 2.5 tbsp worcester sauce
  • 2.5 tbsp worcester sauce
  • 2.5 tbsp worcester sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 5 thyme twigs
  • 5 thyme twigs
  • 5 thyme twigs
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
  • 600 ml beef stock
  • 600 ml beef stock
  • 600 ml beef stock
  • 3 medium carrots
  • 3 medium carrots
  • 3 medium carrots
  • 0.5 swede
  • 0.5 swede
  • 0.5 swede
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 100 ml water
  • 100 ml water
  • 100 ml water
  • 1 Salt
  • 1 Salt
  • 1 Salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • 1.2 kg potatoes
  • 1.2 kg potatoes
  • 1.2 kg potatoes
  • 1 Water
  • 1 Water
  • 1 Water
  • 130 grams butter
  • 130 grams butter
  • 130 grams butter
  • 120 ml warm milk
  • 120 ml warm milk
  • 120 ml warm milk
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 Salt and pepper
  • 1 Salt and pepper
  • 1 Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup boiled peas with some water
  • 1 cup boiled peas with some water
  • 1 cup boiled peas with some water
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 15 grams fresh coriander
  • 15 grams fresh coriander
  • 15 grams fresh coriander
  • 0.5 tbsp vinegar or lemon
  • 0.5 tbsp vinegar or lemon
  • 0.5 tbsp vinegar or lemon
  • 1 Salt
  • 1 Salt
  • 1 Salt

Equipment

Potato MasherBaking DishPestle and Mortar