Lamb Shepherd's Pie with Mashed Potato Topping

Name: Lamb Shepherd's Pie with Mashed Potato Topping
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 4 h 15 min
Total time: 285 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '750g lamb mince'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 onion, finely diced'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 carrots, scrubbed and finely diced'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 celery sticks, finely diced'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 garlic cloves, grated or crushed'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 rosemary sprig, leaves picked'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '300ml lamb stock'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, plus extra to taste'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '30g butter, cubed (optional)'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': 'splash of olive oil'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tbsp cornflour slackened with water (optional)'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': 'salt and black pepper'}; {'group': 'Topping', 'item': '700g Maris Piper potatoes, peeled and cut into 2cm slices'}; {'group': 'Topping', 'item': '50g butter, cubed'}; {'group': 'Topping', 'item': '100ml whole milk'}

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Indulge in a comforting Lamb Shepherd's Pie featuring tender lamb mince and a creamy mashed potato topping. Perfect for family dinners and cozy nights in!

874 kcal /serving 4 hrs 15 mins Serves 4 Medium British

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Main', 'item': '750g lamb mince'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 onion, finely diced'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 carrots, scrubbed and finely diced'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 celery sticks, finely diced'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 garlic cloves, grated or crushed'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 rosemary sprig, leaves picked'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '300ml lamb stock'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, plus extra to taste'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '30g butter, cubed (optional)'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': 'splash of olive oil'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tbsp cornflour slackened with water (optional)'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': 'salt and black pepper'}
{'group': 'Topping', 'item': '700g Maris Piper potatoes, peeled and cut into 2cm slices'}
{'group': 'Topping', 'item': '50g butter, cubed'}
{'group': 'Topping', 'item': '100ml whole milk'}

Preparation

Peel and slice the potatoes into 2cm pieces.
Finely dice the onion, carrots, and celery.
Grate or crush the garlic cloves.
Pick the rosemary leaves from the sprig.

Cooking

Combine the lamb mince, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, rosemary, lamb stock, Worcestershire sauce, butter (if using), olive oil, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker.
Stir well, cover, and cook on high for 4 hours until the lamb is tender.
Meanwhile, boil the potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender.
Drain and mash them with butter and milk until smooth, seasoning with salt.
Once the filling is ready, stir in the cornflour mixture if using, and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and extra Worcestershire sauce to taste.

Plating & Serving

Preheat the oven or grill to high.
Spoon the mashed potatoes over the lamb filling in an ovenproof dish.
Bake or grill for 10-15 minutes until the top is golden and crisp.
Serve hot with buttery peas and roasted carrots on the side.

Notes

No additional notes

Suggested Sides

buttery peas roasted carrots

Nutrition per Serving

874 Calories

38.4g Protein 33% DV

42.4g Carbs 14% DV

61.4g Fat 79% DV

6.1g Fiber 16% DV

6.7g Sugars

1349mg Sodium 90% DV

182mg Cholesterol 52% DV

Diet Type	Low Carb
Health Labels	Sugar Conscious Egg Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Crustacean Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Sugar Added Sulphite Free