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How to Make Traditional Shepherd's Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a comforting and hearty meal that is perfect for a cozy night in, then traditional Shepherd's Pie is the dish for you. This classic British dish is a savoury casserole that is sure to warm you up from the inside out. Made with a rich filling of minced meat, vegetables, and a creamy mashed potato topping, Shepherd's Pie is a timeless favourite that has been enjoyed for generations.

There are many variations of Shepherd's Pie, but the traditional version is made wi...

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter, divided
  • 1 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup diced carrot
  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1 pound ground beef sirloin
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Place potatoes in large saucepan and add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Stir in 1 tablespoon salt and place pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are fork tender, about 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and drain.
  • Return potatoes to the hot pan and set over the same burner. Add milk and 2 tablespoons butter; allow butter to melt from the residual heat. Mash potatoes with a potato masher until smooth. Stir in Cheddar cheese, sour cream, egg yolk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside while you prepare the filling.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Heat olive oil and remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrot and cook, stirring constantly, until onion begins to turn translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add lamb and beef and cook, crumbling with a spoon and stirring often until browned, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle meat mixture with flour, remaining salt and pepper, rosemary, and thyme. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
  • Add beef stock, tomato paste, and Worcestershire; cook, scraping any flavorful bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring mixture to a simmer. Cook until thickened and vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in peas. Transfer mixture to the prepared casserole dish and top with the prepared mashed potatoes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly around the edges, 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

    • Nutrition

    502 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 118mg
    • Sodium: 1470mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 161mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 470mg

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