Shepherds Pie

152 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Unwrap the minced lamb.
  2. 2Unwrap the minced lamb.
  3. 3Unwrap the minced lamb.
  4. 4Add olive oil to a medium-high pan.
  5. 5Add olive oil to a medium-high pan.
  6. 6Add olive oil to a medium-high pan.
  7. 7Place the minced lamb into the pan.
  8. 8Place the minced lamb into the pan.
  9. 9Place the minced lamb into the pan.
  10. 10Season the lamb with salt and pepper.
  11. 11Season the lamb with salt and pepper.
  12. 12Season the lamb with salt and pepper.
  13. 13Cook the lamb, breaking it up with a potato masher, until the water cooks out and it starts to caramelize (approximately 7 minutes).
  14. 14Cook the lamb, breaking it up with a potato masher, until the water cooks out and it starts to caramelize (approximately 7 minutes).
  15. 15Cook the lamb, breaking it up with a potato masher, until the water cooks out and it starts to caramelize (approximately 7 minutes).
  16. 16Dice one onion.
  17. 17Dice one onion.
  18. 18Dice one onion.
  19. 19Dice a carrot.
  20. 20Dice a carrot.
  21. 21Dice a carrot.
  22. 22Dice a stick of celery.
  23. 23Dice a stick of celery.
  24. 24Dice a stick of celery.
  25. 25Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery to the cooked lamb in the pan.
  26. 26Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery to the cooked lamb in the pan.
  27. 27Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery to the cooked lamb in the pan.
  28. 28Stir and cook for approximately 2 minutes.
  29. 29Stir and cook for approximately 2 minutes.
  30. 30Stir and cook for approximately 2 minutes.
  31. 31Add 2 cloves of crushed garlic to the pan and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  32. 32Add 2 cloves of crushed garlic to the pan and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  33. 33Add 2 cloves of crushed garlic to the pan and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  34. 34Remove the leaves from fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme.
  35. 35Remove the leaves from fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme.
  36. 36Remove the leaves from fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme.
  37. 37Finely chop the fresh herbs.
  38. 38Finely chop the fresh herbs.
  39. 39Finely chop the fresh herbs.
  40. 40Add 2 tablespoons of tomato puree and the chopped fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, bay leaf) to the pan, and mix to combine.
  41. 41Add 2 tablespoons of tomato puree and the chopped fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, bay leaf) to the pan, and mix to combine.
  42. 42Add 2 tablespoons of tomato puree and the chopped fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, bay leaf) to the pan, and mix to combine.
  43. 43Open a bottle of red wine.
  44. 44Open a bottle of red wine.
  45. 45Open a bottle of red wine.
  46. 46Deglaze the pan with 250ml of red wine and allow the wine to reduce for 2 minutes.
  47. 47Deglaze the pan with 250ml of red wine and allow the wine to reduce for 2 minutes.
  48. 48Deglaze the pan with 250ml of red wine and allow the wine to reduce for 2 minutes.
  49. 49Pour in 300ml of lamb, beef, or chicken stock.
  50. 50Pour in 300ml of lamb, beef, or chicken stock.
  51. 51Pour in 300ml of lamb, beef, or chicken stock.
  52. 52Simmer on low for an hour until the mixture is thick and delicious.
  53. 53Simmer on low for an hour until the mixture is thick and delicious.
  54. 54Simmer on low for an hour until the mixture is thick and delicious.
  55. 55Add frozen peas to the filling and stir to combine.
  56. 56Add frozen peas to the filling and stir to combine.
  57. 57Add frozen peas to the filling and stir to combine.
  58. 58Transfer the cooked lamb mince filling to a baking dish and spread it evenly.
  59. 59Transfer the cooked lamb mince filling to a baking dish and spread it evenly.
  60. 60Transfer the cooked lamb mince filling to a baking dish and spread it evenly.
  61. 61Peel potatoes using a potato peeler.
  62. 62Peel potatoes using a potato peeler.
  63. 63Peel potatoes using a potato peeler.
  64. 64Place the peeled potatoes into a pot of water.
  65. 65Place the peeled potatoes into a pot of water.
  66. 66Place the peeled potatoes into a pot of water.
  67. 67Chop the peeled potatoes.
  68. 68Chop the peeled potatoes.
  69. 69Chop the peeled potatoes.
  70. 70Boil the chopped potatoes until very tender (approximately 12 minutes).
  71. 71Boil the chopped potatoes until very tender (approximately 12 minutes).
  72. 72Boil the chopped potatoes until very tender (approximately 12 minutes).
  73. 73Strain the boiled potatoes.
  74. 74Strain the boiled potatoes.
  75. 75Strain the boiled potatoes.
  76. 76Transfer the drained potatoes to a bowl.
  77. 77Transfer the drained potatoes to a bowl.
  78. 78Transfer the drained potatoes to a bowl.
  79. 79Season the potatoes with sea salt and black pepper.
  80. 80Season the potatoes with sea salt and black pepper.
  81. 81Season the potatoes with sea salt and black pepper.
  82. 82Add a few knobs of butter to the potatoes.
  83. 83Add a few knobs of butter to the potatoes.
  84. 84Add a few knobs of butter to the potatoes.
  85. 85Add grated cheddar and parmigiano cheese to the potatoes.
  86. 86Add grated cheddar and parmigiano cheese to the potatoes.
  87. 87Add grated cheddar and parmigiano cheese to the potatoes.
  88. 88Mash the potatoes until smooth.
  89. 89Mash the potatoes until smooth.
  90. 90Mash the potatoes until smooth.
  91. 91Add a dash of milk to the mashed potatoes and combine.
  92. 92Add a dash of milk to the mashed potatoes and combine.
  93. 93Add a dash of milk to the mashed potatoes and combine.
  94. 94Once the mashed potatoes have cooled a little, add two egg yolks and mix thoroughly.
  95. 95Once the mashed potatoes have cooled a little, add two egg yolks and mix thoroughly.
  96. 96Once the mashed potatoes have cooled a little, add two egg yolks and mix thoroughly.
  97. 97Top the cooled lamb mince in the baking dish with the mashed potato, smoothing it out evenly.
  98. 98Top the cooled lamb mince in the baking dish with the mashed potato, smoothing it out evenly.
  99. 99Top the cooled lamb mince in the baking dish with the mashed potato, smoothing it out evenly.
  100. 100Score a few lines on the mashed potato topping with a fork.
  101. 101Score a few lines on the mashed potato topping with a fork.
  102. 102Score a few lines on the mashed potato topping with a fork.
  103. 103Grate more parmigiano cheese over the top of the pie.
  104. 104Grate more parmigiano cheese over the top of the pie.
  105. 105Grate more parmigiano cheese over the top of the pie.
  106. 106Bake at 200°C for 30 minutes until the top is crisp.
  107. 107Bake at 200°C for 30 minutes until the top is crisp.
  108. 108Bake at 200°C for 30 minutes until the top is crisp.
  109. 109Remove the shepherd's pie from the oven.
  110. 110Remove the shepherd's pie from the oven.
  111. 111Remove the shepherd's pie from the oven.
  112. 112Finely chop chives or parsley for garnish.
  113. 113Finely chop chives or parsley for garnish.
  114. 114Finely chop chives or parsley for garnish.
  115. 115Garnish the baked shepherd's pie with the chopped herbs.
  116. 116Garnish the baked shepherd's pie with the chopped herbs.
  117. 117Garnish the baked shepherd's pie with the chopped herbs.
  118. 118Serve a portion of the shepherd's pie onto a plate.
  119. 119Serve a portion of the shepherd's pie onto a plate.
  120. 120Serve a portion of the shepherd's pie onto a plate.

Ingredients

  • 500 g minced lamb
  • 500 g minced lamb
  • 500 g minced lamb
  • EV olive oil
  • EV olive oil
  • EV olive oil
  • 1 finely diced onion
  • 1 finely diced onion
  • 1 finely diced onion
  • 1 finely diced carrot
  • 1 finely diced carrot
  • 1 finely diced carrot
  • 1 celery stick
  • 1 celery stick
  • 1 celery stick
  • 2 crushed garlic cloves
  • 2 crushed garlic cloves
  • 2 crushed garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 bunch fresh herbs
  • 1 bunch fresh herbs
  • 1 bunch fresh herbs
  • 250 ml red wine
  • 250 ml red wine
  • 250 ml red wine
  • 300 ml lamb, beef or chicken stock
  • 300 ml lamb, beef or chicken stock
  • 300 ml lamb, beef or chicken stock
  • frozen peas
  • frozen peas
  • frozen peas
  • 1 KG maris piper potatoes
  • 1 KG maris piper potatoes
  • 1 KG maris piper potatoes
  • sea salt
  • sea salt
  • sea salt
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • knobs butter
  • knobs butter
  • knobs butter
  • dash milk
  • dash milk
  • dash milk
  • grated cheddar
  • grated cheddar
  • grated cheddar
  • parmigiano
  • parmigiano
  • parmigiano
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 egg yolks

Equipment

pantongsknifecutting boardpotato masherpotstrainerbaking dishfork

Tips

  • Let the cooked mince cool before adding it to the baking dish.
  • Let the Shepherd's Pie rest for 20 minutes before slicing after baking.
  • If using beef instead of lamb, it's called a cottage pie.
  • Scoring the mashed potato with a fork before baking helps create a crisp top.
  • Add two egg yolks to the mashed potato once it has cooled slightly.
  • Use fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, and bay leaf for the filling.
  • Deglaze the pan with red wine and allow it to reduce for 2 minutes.
  • Simmer the filling on low for an hour until thick and delicious.
  • Peel and boil potatoes until very tender, about 12 minutes.
  • Season mashed potatoes with sea salt, black pepper, butter, milk, cheddar, and parmigiano.
  • Grate more parmigiano over the top of the pie before baking for a crisp finish.
  • Bake at 200°C for 30 minutes or until the top is crisp.
  • The mashed potato should be super soft and the lamb filling ultra rich.
  • This recipe is a simple but big and effective mid-week dinner for 4 people.
  • Inspired by @gordongram's recipe strategy for this dish.
  • This dish features lamb with a mashed potato topping and can be varied by using beef instead of lamb for a cottage pie.