Shepherd’s Pie
Ingredients
| 1 lb lean ground lamb | ||
| 1 large onion | ||
| 1 and 1/2 lbs potatoes | ||
| 1/4 cup button mushrooms, sliced | ||
| 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch rounds | ||
| 1 bay leaf | ||
| 2 tbs flour | ||
| 1 and 1/4 cups of beef stock | ||
| 1 tbs tomato paste | ||
| 2 tbs butter | ||
| 1/4 cup milk | ||
| 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese (optional) | ||
| Kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste |
This is a delicious classic British dish, served in pubs all over the U.K. Perfect dish for St. Patrick’s Day.
- Chop the onions, slice the mushrooms and carrots,
- Saute the lamb in a nonstick frying pan with the onion and mushrooms, carrots, and bay leaf for 8 minutes, stirring frequently,
- Add the flour and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
- Gradually blend in the stock and tomato paste. Cook stirring until thickened. Cook for about 25 minutes using medium heat.
- Meanwhile, cook the potatoes in boiling salted water until tender. About 20 minutes.
- Drain well then mash with butter and milk until smooth.
- Spoon the lamb mixture into a 2-quart baking dish, discarding the bay leaf.
- Adjust the seasoning.
- Cover with the mashed potato and sprinkle with the cheese if desired.
- Bake in a preheated 400-degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until the top is slightly brown.
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