mainBritish

Shepherd's Pie

Name: Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 700 g Minced lamb; 1 kg Potatoes (floury); 1 piece Onion; 2 pieces Carrots; 150 g Peas; 2 tbsp Tomato paste; 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 300 ml Meat stock; 2 tbsp Plain flour; 60 g Butter; 120 ml Milk; 3 sprigs Thyme; To taste Salt and pepper

Shepherd's Pie is a classic British main that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Minced lamb, Potatoes (floury), Onion, Carrots, Peas, Tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Meat stock, Plain flour, Butter, Milk, Thyme and Salt and pepper, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional British cooking, the dish focuses on satisfying, traditional, and highlighting slow-simmered savory gravies.

In authentic British tradition, Shepherd's Pie is best presented with creamy mashed potatoes and steamed greens.

If you enjoy authentic British cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Fish And Chips.

Difficulty: easyPrep: 30 minCook: 60 minServes 6

Rate this recipe

Be the first to rate

0 likes

Ingredients

Minced lamb700 g
Potatoes (floury)1 kg
Onion1 piece
Carrots2 pieces
Peas150 g
Tomato paste2 tbsp
Worcestershire sauce2 tbsp
Meat stock300 ml
Plain flour2 tbsp
Butter60 g
Milk120 ml
Thyme3 sprigs
Salt and pepperTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

6 steps

Interactive Cook Mode: Click any step or circle to check it off as you cook.

Step 1🍳 Fry

Fry the mince over a high flame, leaving it alone for the first minute so it takes dark colour. Lift it out, pouring off the excess fat.

Step 2🍳 Fry

In the same pan fry the onion and carrot for eight minutes, add the flour and tomato paste and cook two minutes.

Step 3

Return the meat, pour in the stock and Worcestershire, add the thyme and cook uncovered for twenty minutes, until the gravy is thick.

Step 4♨️ Boil

Boil the potatoes and mash them with the butter and hot milk until smooth, seasoning generously. The mash should be firm rather than pourable.

Step 5🥄 Mix

Stir the peas into the meat, put it in a dish, cover with the mash and score the top with a fork.

Step 6🥧 Bake

Bake at 200 °C for twenty-five minutes until browned. Let it stand ten minutes before cutting.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Shepherd's Pie reflects the timeless heritage of traditional British home cooking, satisfying, traditional, and highlighting slow-simmered savory gravies. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.

Dietary Substitutions

To substitute whole eggs in baking, unsweetened applesauce, mashed banana, or a commercial egg replacer can work smoothly depending on whether the recipe is sweet or savory.

Chef Technique Tips

Resist the urge to open the oven door during the first two-thirds of the baking cycle. Opening the door vents trapped heat and steam, which can cause delicate baked goods to deflate or lose their rise.

Recipe Feedback & Reviews

Have you tried making this recipe? Share your experience, modifications, or tips with fellow cooks!

Please log in to leave feedback on this recipe.

Community Feedback (0)

No feedback yet. Be the first to share how this recipe turned out!