Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd's pie on a plate with some broccoli

Shepherd’s Pie

Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 500 g lamb mince
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 medium carrot diced
  • 1 small rib celery diced
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced
  • 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp tomato purée
  • ½ cup red wine
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 small sprig fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 800 g potatoes cut into chunks
  • 85 g butter
  • 3 tbsp milk

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot. Add the lamb mince, pressing it in and sear for 3 minutes. Flip and repeat on the other side.
  • Once seared, break it up, season with salt and pepper and continue cooking over medium heat until browned. Set the browned beef aside in a bowl.
  • Heat oil, then add onion, carrot, celery and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2-3 minutes, mixing occasionally, until softened.
  • Add tomato puree, saute for 2 minutes until caramelised. Deglaze the pan with the red wine, then add the worcestershire sauce and bring to a boil. Mix in the thyme and rosemary, then allow it to reduce until all the liquid is gone.
  • Add stock, season to taste, and cook for 1-2 minutes, then add the browned mince back in and simmer until thickened.
  • Meanwhile, cook the potatoes until tender (approx 10-15 minutes), then drain. Add the butter and milk to the potato pan until melted, then add the potatoes and mash. Season to taste.
  • Press the meat mixture into a casserole dish. Spread the mash potato on top, fork the surface, then place into a 180C oven for 20-25 minutes.