This past weekend, I picked up some wonderful ground lamb from my friends at Massey Creek Farms. I had a couple of ideas on how I wanted to use it and finally decided on Shepherd’s Pie. The decision was really quite easy since this dish has savory meat and vegetables in a rich gravy topped with buttery mashed potatoes…oh yes, bring it on! I made my own mashed potatoes but you can certainly use store bought and just add a little flavor with butter and seasoning. Shepherd’s Pie is comfort food at it’s best!
Shepherd's Pie
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Shepherd’s Pie is comfort food at it’s best!
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 8
Ingredients
Mashed Potatoes
- 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup half-and-half or milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1 large onion - chopped
- 2 large carrots - chopped
- 2 stalks celery - chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt , 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup beef or vegetable stock
Instructions
Mashed Potatoes
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Peel potatoes and cut into chunks.
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Place in saucepan and cover with cold water. Cook on high heat until fork tender.
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Drain potatoes in a colander and return to saucepan.
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Mash potatoes then add half and half, butter, sour cream, salt and pepper. Continue to mash until smooth.
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Set side until meat mixture is done.
Meat and Vegetables
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Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
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Saute carrots, onion and celery in the olive oil till tender.
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Add meat and cook until browned. Drain off any fat.
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Add thyme, salt and pepper.
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Add tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce, mixing well.
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Sprinkle with flour and stir through.
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Add stock and bring to a low boil.
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Cook for approximately 15 minutes, allowing liquid to reduce.
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Layer meat in bottom of an oven proof dish.
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Spoon mashed potatoes over top of meat mixture.
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Bake for about 20 minutes or until the potatoes are brown on top.
Recipe Notes
Can use broiler for extra browning on potatoes.
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