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. 2Season the lamb with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. 3Mix well and break up any lumps in the lamb.
  4. 4Add diced onions and shredded carrots to the skillet.
  5. 5Mix everything together to combine all ingredients.
  6. 6Add garlic to the mixture and mix everything together.
  7. 7Add tomato paste to the mixture, stirring to incorporate and create more fond.
  8. 8Deglaze the pan with red wine, mixing to prevent anything from burning.
  9. 9Repeat the red wine addition and mixing process until all wine is gone, ensuring nothing sticks to the pan.
  10. 10Add chicken stock and let it simmer until fully reduced, breaking any remaining lumps under medium heat.
  11. 11Once reduced, add Worcestershire sauce and mix it thoroughly.
  12. 12Throw in thyme and rosemary, followed by more freshly ground black pepper.
  13. 13Mix all ingredients together until the meat is ready.
  14. 14Transfer the cooked meat mixture into a baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  15. 15After the potatoes have been boiled, add butter, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
  16. 16Mash everything together while it's still hot.
  17. 17Add heavy cream to make the mashed potatoes extra creamy.
  18. 18Mix until you achieve incredibly tasty mashed potatoes.
  19. 19Spoon the mashed potatoes on top of the meat, creating peaks for a nice crunch when baked.
  20. 20Place the baking dish into an oven set to broil for 7 minutes.
  21. 21Once done, remove from the oven.
  22. 22Drizzle with clarified butter and sprinkle with parsley to finish.

Ingredients

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