Name: Easy Shepherd's Pie Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 700g (1.5 lbs) minced lamb (feel free to use minced beef); 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 medium carrots, finely diced; 1 medium onion, finely diced; 2 stalks celery, finely diced; 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup dry red wine (sub for 1/2 cup more beef stock if you want to keep the recipe alcohol free); 2 cups beef stock; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 cup frozen peas; Salt and pepper to taste; mashed potato (see recipe below); ; 1kg potatoes cut into large chunks; 1/2 stick butter; 1/4 cup warm milk; 1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan; sea salt and white pepper to taste

Easy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

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4 from 4 reviews

An easy recipe for traditional shepherd’s pie. The definition of comfort food. Easy to whip up on a busy weekday. Tasty and wholesome cooking.

Author: Daryl
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Category: Mains
Method: Baking
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

SHEPHERD’S PIE INGREDIENTS:

700g (1.5 lbs) minced lamb (feel free to use minced beef)

1 tbsp olive oil

2 medium carrots, finely diced

1 medium onion, finely diced

2 stalks celery, finely diced

4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup dry red wine (sub for 1/2 cup more beef stock if you want to keep the recipe alcohol free)

2 cups beef stock

2 tbsp tomato paste

3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried thyme

1/2 cup frozen peas

Salt and pepper to taste

mashed potato (see recipe below)

MASHED POTATO INGREDIENTS:

1kg potatoes cut into large chunks

1/2 stick butter

1/4 cup warm milk

1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream

1/4 cup grated Parmesan

sea salt and white pepper to taste

Instructions

Start with the mashed potato.

Bring a large pot of water that has been generously salted to a boil.

Add the peeled and cut potatoes to the pot and cook until completely soft.

Drain thoroughly and mash until completely smooth.

Add the creme fraiche / sour cream and butter and continue mashing until combined.

Slowly add the milk until you get a smooth consistency

Add the Parmesan and season to taste.

In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil and add the minced meat.

Cook until the meat is browned.

Remove to a plate, retaining the fat in the pan.

Add the chopped onion, celery and carrot to the oil and saute until softened.

Add the tomato paste sauteing for another 5 minutes.

Place the meat back into the pan.

Add the flour and stir to combine.

Add the red wine and stock and stir to incorporate into the vegetables.

Add the herbs, Worcestershire sauce, and frozen peas to the meat mixture.

Cook on low for 15 minutes until the sauce has thickened and is nice and glossy.

Transfer to a over proof dish and top with the mashed potato making sure to spread the mash evenly over the top.

Place in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the sauce is bubbling on the sides and the top is nice and golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes

Serve with a side salad and rolls.

Keywords: shepherd's pie, shepards pie, cottage pie, meat pie, leftover meat pie

Find it online: https://www.darylskitchen.com/easy-shepherds-pie/