Shepherd's Pie
Dive into the hearty comfort of a traditional Shepherd's Pie. This classic British dish boasts layers of savoury minced lamb and creamy mashed potatoes.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 1 hr
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 500 g Minced Meat (Lamb)
- 1 Onion (Finely chopped)
- 2 Carrots (Peeled, finely chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 2 tbsp Tomato Puree
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tsp Thyme (Dried)
- 500 ml Beef Stock
- 750 g Potatoes (Peeled, chopped into chunks)
- 50 g Butter (Unsalted)
- 50 ml Milk
- Salt (To taste)
- Black Pepper (To taste)
Instructions
- 1
Begin by preheating the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6.
- 2
Place a large frying pan over medium-high heat and add the minced lamb. Brown it for 5-6 minutes while using a wooden spoon to break up any large lumps.
- 3
Once browned, add the chopped onion and carrots to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until they are softened.
- 4
Next, add minced garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and dried thyme to the pan, and cook for 2-3 minutes until it becomes fragrant.
- 5
After that, pour in beef stock and bring it to a simmer. Cook for 20-25 minutes until the mixture thickens, and the vegetables become tender. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
While the meat mixture is cooking, chop potatoes and boil them in a pot of salted water for 15-20 minutes until they become tender. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- 7
Add unsalted butter and milk to the pot and mash the potatoes until they become smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Transfer the meat mixture to a large baking dish and spread the mashed potatoes on top.
- 9
Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the mashed potatoes turn golden brown, and the filling becomes hot and bubbly.
- 10
Finally, serve the Shepherd's Pie hot with your preferred vegetables.