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Sheperds pie in a dutch skillet
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Classic Shepherd's Pie

A classic European recipe with a delicious potato crust!
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: European
Keyword: casserole, lamb, mashed potatoes, mustard potatoes, pie, sheperds pie
Servings: 8 people

Ingredients

How to prep the potatoes

  • 2 lbs russet potatoes peeled and cut up in chunks
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 6 tbs salted butter
  • 1 egg yolk beaten

How to make the lamb filling

  • 2 lbs ground lamb
  • 3 tbs canola oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbs kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 3 tbs all-purpose flour
  • 3 tsp tomato paste
  • 1-1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbs fresh rosemary leaves chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 3/4 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas
  • Parmesan for sprinkling over potatoes prior to baking
  • Salt and pepper to taste for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400º degrees.
  • Place potatoes in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until tender.
  • Drain the potatoes and place in a dish.
  • Mash, add heavy cream, mix well, butter, mix well, egg yolk, mix well. Cover and set aside until meat filling is ready.
  • In a large oven-safe pan brown ground lamb, drain. Remove Lamb from pan and into a bowl. Set aside.
  • Add the canola oil to the pan and heat over medium high until it heats up.
  • Add the onion, and carrots and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Add the browned beef back into the pan, add salt and pepper.
  • Mix well and cook for about 5 minutes or so.
  • Add flour and mix well. Cook for another minute.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, chicken broth, Worcestershire, rosemary, and thyme into the lamb mixture. Mix well, cover and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
  • Watch the Youtube video below for an idea of the consistency you are looking for.
  • Add the corn and peas and mix well.

There are two ways you can then bake this:

  • 1) In the pan you just cooked the lamb, lightly flatten the lamb mixture. Smooth the mash potatoes over top and make sure you cover all the way to the edges. Use a rubber spatula if possible. This prevents bubbling from happening. Prick lightly with a fork and then lightly scrape the top layer. This will give the potatoes some nice golden color after baking. Last but not least, sprinkle with parmesan and bake.
  • 2) Place lamb mixture in a 11x7-inch baking dish. Then follow the directions for way #1.
    Enjoy!

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