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Shepherd's Pie

A proper lamb shepherd's pie with rosemary, mint and a light Cheddar crust over creamy mash.

Recipe bywjf.morris
MainFamily dinnerMake-aheadFreezer-friendlyDinnerHigh protein
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Total time2 hr 25 min
DifficultyModerate
Community ratingNew recipe
Per serving35.0g protein
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Serves
6

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  1. 01

    Heat the oil

    18 minHands-on

    Heat the oil in the saute pan over medium-high heat. Brown the lamb in three batches for 5-6 minutes each. Drain away all but 1 tbsp of rendered fat and set the lamb aside.

  2. 02

    Cook the onion

    10 minHands-on

    Cook the onion, carrot and celery with 1/2 tsp salt over medium heat for 10 minutes. Add the garlic for 1 minute and tomato puree for 2 minutes.

  3. 03

    Stir in the flour

    3 minHands-on

    Stir in the flour, then gradually pour in the stock. Add the Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, mint, remaining salt, pepper and lamb.

  4. 04

    Simmer the shepherd’s pie filling

    32 minHands-off · check as directed

    Simmer uncovered for 30-35 minutes until glossy and thick.

  5. 05

    Add peas and adjust seasoning

    3 minHands-on

    Stir in the peas for the final 3 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning.

  6. 06

    Boil the potatoes

    18 minHands-off · check as directed

    Meanwhile, boil the potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes

  7. 07

    Check the potatoes are tender

    1 minHands-on

    Until tender.

  8. 08

    Drain and steam dry the potatoes

    2 minHands-on

    Drain, steam dry for 2 minutes

  9. 09

    Mash the potatoes

    4 minHands-on

    Mash with the butter, warm milk, egg yolk, salt and pepper.

  10. 10

    Prepare the oven and transfer the filling

    3 minHands-on

    Heat the oven to 200°C fan. Transfer the filling to the ovenproof dish

  11. 11

    Cool the filling

    10 minHands-off · check as directed

    Cool for 10 minutes.

  12. 12

    Top with mash and cheese

    3 minHands-on

    Spread over the mash, roughen it with a fork and scatter evenly with Cheddar.

  13. 13

    Bake the shepherd’s pie

    28 minHands-off · check as directed

    Bake on a tray for 25-30 minutes until the filling bubbles and the top is deeply golden.

  14. 14

    Rest before serving

    10 minHands-off · check as directed

    Rest for 10 minutes so the filling settles before serving.

Equipment check

5 items required

  • Large saute pan or casserole
  • Large saucepan
  • Potato masher or ricer
  • 2.5 litre ovenproof dish, about 30 x 20 x 6cm
  • Baking tray

Dietary and allergen note: Contains dairy, celery and fish (Worcestershire sauce). Gluten-free if the stock and Worcestershire sauce are suitable.

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