Shepherd's Pie

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Place the ground lamb into a skillet and start cooking it to get it nicely caramelized.
  2. 2Place the ground lamb into a skillet and start cooking it to get it nicely caramelized.
  3. 3Place the ground lamb into a skillet and start cooking it to get it nicely caramelized.
  4. 4Season the lamb with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  5. 5Season the lamb with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  6. 6Season the lamb with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  7. 7Mix well and break up any lumps in the lamb.
  8. 8Mix well and break up any lumps in the lamb.
  9. 9Mix well and break up any lumps in the lamb.
  10. 10Add diced onions and shredded carrots to the skillet.
  11. 11Add diced onions and shredded carrots to the skillet.
  12. 12Add diced onions and shredded carrots to the skillet.
  13. 13Mix everything together to combine all ingredients.
  14. 14Mix everything together to combine all ingredients.
  15. 15Mix everything together to combine all ingredients.
  16. 16Add garlic to the mixture and mix everything together.
  17. 17Add garlic to the mixture and mix everything together.
  18. 18Add garlic to the mixture and mix everything together.
  19. 19Add tomato paste to the mixture, stirring to incorporate and create more fond.
  20. 20Add tomato paste to the mixture, stirring to incorporate and create more fond.
  21. 21Add tomato paste to the mixture, stirring to incorporate and create more fond.
  22. 22Deglaze the pan with red wine, mixing to prevent anything from burning.
  23. 23Deglaze the pan with red wine, mixing to prevent anything from burning.
  24. 24Deglaze the pan with red wine, mixing to prevent anything from burning.
  25. 25Repeat the red wine addition and mixing process until all wine is gone, ensuring nothing sticks to the pan.
  26. 26Repeat the red wine addition and mixing process until all wine is gone, ensuring nothing sticks to the pan.
  27. 27Repeat the red wine addition and mixing process until all wine is gone, ensuring nothing sticks to the pan.
  28. 28Add chicken stock and let it simmer until fully reduced, breaking any remaining lumps under medium heat.
  29. 29Add chicken stock and let it simmer until fully reduced, breaking any remaining lumps under medium heat.
  30. 30Add chicken stock and let it simmer until fully reduced, breaking any remaining lumps under medium heat.
  31. 31Once reduced, add Worcestershire sauce and mix it thoroughly.
  32. 32Once reduced, add Worcestershire sauce and mix it thoroughly.
  33. 33Once reduced, add Worcestershire sauce and mix it thoroughly.
  34. 34Throw in thyme and rosemary, followed by more freshly ground black pepper.
  35. 35Throw in thyme and rosemary, followed by more freshly ground black pepper.
  36. 36Throw in thyme and rosemary, followed by more freshly ground black pepper.
  37. 37Mix all ingredients together until the meat is ready.
  38. 38Mix all ingredients together until the meat is ready.
  39. 39Mix all ingredients together until the meat is ready.
  40. 40Transfer the cooked meat mixture into a baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  41. 41Transfer the cooked meat mixture into a baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  42. 42Transfer the cooked meat mixture into a baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  43. 43After the potatoes have been boiled, add butter, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
  44. 44After the potatoes have been boiled, add butter, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
  45. 45After the potatoes have been boiled, add butter, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
  46. 46Mash everything together while it's still hot.
  47. 47Mash everything together while it's still hot.
  48. 48Mash everything together while it's still hot.
  49. 49Add heavy cream to make the mashed potatoes extra creamy.
  50. 50Add heavy cream to make the mashed potatoes extra creamy.
  51. 51Add heavy cream to make the mashed potatoes extra creamy.
  52. 52Mix until you achieve incredibly tasty mashed potatoes.
  53. 53Mix until you achieve incredibly tasty mashed potatoes.
  54. 54Mix until you achieve incredibly tasty mashed potatoes.
  55. 55Spoon the mashed potatoes on top of the meat, creating peaks for a nice crunch when baked.
  56. 56Spoon the mashed potatoes on top of the meat, creating peaks for a nice crunch when baked.
  57. 57Spoon the mashed potatoes on top of the meat, creating peaks for a nice crunch when baked.
  58. 58Place the baking dish into an oven set to broil for 7 minutes.
  59. 59Place the baking dish into an oven set to broil for 7 minutes.
  60. 60Place the baking dish into an oven set to broil for 7 minutes.
  61. 61Once done, remove from the oven.
  62. 62Once done, remove from the oven.
  63. 63Once done, remove from the oven.
  64. 64Drizzle with clarified butter and sprinkle with parsley to finish.
  65. 65Drizzle with clarified butter and sprinkle with parsley to finish.
  66. 66Drizzle with clarified butter and sprinkle with parsley to finish.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs minced lamb
  • 2 lbs minced lamb
  • 2 lbs minced lamb
  • 2 cups onions
  • 2 cups onions
  • 2 cups onions
  • 2 cups carrots
  • 2 cups carrots
  • 2 cups carrots
  • 10 grams grated garlic
  • 10 grams grated garlic
  • 10 grams grated garlic
  • 5 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 5 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 5 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tbsp tomato purée
  • 3 tbsp tomato purée
  • 3 tbsp tomato purée
  • 1 bottle red wine
  • 1 bottle red wine
  • 1 bottle red wine
  • 1 tbsp thyme
  • 1 tbsp thyme
  • 1 tbsp thyme
  • 1 tbsp rosemary
  • 1 tbsp rosemary
  • 1 tbsp rosemary
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • potatoes
  • potatoes
  • potatoes
  • butter
  • butter
  • butter
  • cream cheese
  • cream cheese
  • cream cheese
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Parmesan cheese
  • heavy cream
  • heavy cream
  • heavy cream
  • clarified butter
  • clarified butter
  • clarified butter
  • parsley
  • parsley
  • parsley

Equipment

skilletwooden spoonbaking dishoven

Tips

  • Making peaks with the mashed potatoes before baking will result in a nice crunch.
  • Do not skip the Worcestershire sauce step, as it provides an incredible flavor.