Classic Shepherd’s Pie

Beef

Lamb

Mains

Oven

Roots

Shepherd’s Pie is one of our favourite Christmas dishes because not only is it deliciously filling to our stomachs, it’s also super easy to make!

Dig into this comforting casserole of herby, flavourful ground beef (or lamb) filling that’s topped with layers of cheesy, creamy mashed potatoes and veggies.

Our Classic Shepherd’s Pie recipe is a warming, all-in-one meal that would definitely warm the hearts of everybody.

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Ingredients

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Potatoes

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Potatoes

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Butter

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Butter

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Milk

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Milk

Salt and pepper to taste

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Parmesan Cheese

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Parmesan Cheese

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tbsp

Olive oil

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tbsp

Olive oil

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Minced Lamb/Beef

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Minced Lamb/Beef

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cloves

Garlic

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cloves

Garlic

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Onion (grated)

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Onion (grated)

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Carrot (grated)

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Carrot (grated)

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Celery (diced)

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Celery (diced)

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tbsp

Sundried Tomato Paste

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tbsp

Sundried Tomato Paste

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Red Wine

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Red Wine

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tbsp

Worcestershire sauce

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tbsp

Worcestershire sauce

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sprigs

Rosemary (chopped)

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sprigs

Rosemary (chopped)

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sprigs

Thyme

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sprigs

Thyme

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Beef stock

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Beef stock

Steps

1

In a pot of boiling water, boil potatoes for about 15-20 minutes until soft enough for a knife to pierce through

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2

Strain potatoes, and put them through a potato ricer

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3

Melt butter and milk in a saucepan, pour mixture into potatoes, season with salt and pepper and parmesan cheese, mix evenly. Mix until a smooth mash forms

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4

In a large pan over medium heat, add olive oil and minced beef. Cook beef until seared and dry

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5

Grate garlic, onion and carrot into the pot, add diced celery. Mix well

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6

Add sundried tomato paste, mix well and cook until dry

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7

Deglaze with red wine, add worcestershire sauce, rosemary and thyme.

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8

Add beef stock and cook down until lightly dry and thick

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9

Transfer to a baking dish and lay the mixture out flat. Top with mashed potatoes, spread evenly. Fork the top of the mash, and top with more parmesan cheese.

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