Shepherd's Pie
This hearty and comforting shepherd's pie is a classic dish that brings together flavorful minced lamb with a creamy mashed potato topping. The savory meat mixture is cooked with a blend of aromatic spices and vegetables, creating a rich and satisfying filling. Topped with smooth and buttery mashed potatoes, this dish is baked to golden perfection, creating a deliciously crispy crust. Perfect for a cozy dinner, serve this shepherd's pie with a side of green peas and enjoy the comforting flavors of this timeless recipe.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- FOR THE MEAT MIXTURE:
- 150g minced lamb
- 1 small winter carrot, grated
- 1 onion, chopped coursely
- 3 garlic gloves, pressed
- 1 stock cube, crumbled
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 bay leaf
- 400ml water
- plain flour
- 1 tsp galangal powder
- 2 tsp rosemay
- 1 tsp tyme
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire saus
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- salt
- FOR THE MASHED POTATOES:
- 5-6 potatoes
- small knob of butter
- milk
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
- salt
Instructions
- Fry the minced lamb in a dry hot non-stick pan. Chop and stir the meat continuously, until nicely browned.
- Take the pan off the heat. Drain the fat.
- Use some of the fat to saute the onion, winter carrot, garlic and galangal.
- When the onions are translucent add the browned mince.
- Then add the Worcestershire saus, the tomato puree, and crumble the stock cube in, and stir.
- Add about half of the water along with the rest of the spices and bring it to the boil while stirring.
- Add some flour to thicken the mixture, and simmer for 20-30 mins.
- Check regularly: if the mixture gets too thick add a little water.
- Cut the potatoes into chunks and boil them.
- When tender, mash them with the butter, nutmeg, black pepper, and salt to taste.
- Gradually stir in (lukewarm) milk until puree consistency.
- Preheat the oven to 200C/gas 180/fan (gas mark 6).
- Spoon the mince mixture evenly into an oven dish.
- Cover it with the mash. Use a fork to ruffle the top for colouring.
- Leave it in the oven for 20-25 mins.
- Serve with green peas and a pint of Guinness!
Yield
Serves 2
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