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British Recipe for Shepherd’s Pie

Authentic British Shepherd's Pie
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Ground lamb is flavored with tomato, herbs, Worcestershire sauce and more. It is then topped with wonderful, creamy mashed potatoes, and baked in the oven, for a perfect, authentic shepherd’s pie.

Ingredients

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  • 1 oz (25g) dripping (bacon grease or similar)
  • 1 finely chopped yellow onion
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb 2 oz (500g) ground lamb
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 finely chopped anchovy (optional)
  • 2 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 14 oz (400g) canned chopped tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 16 fl oz (450 ml) lamb, beef or chicken bouillon
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

For the Mashed Potatoes

  • 1½ lbs (700g) peeled, chopped potatoes
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 fl oz (55ml) milk
  • 3 oz (75g) butter

Instructions

  1. Heat the drippings in a pot, then sauté the onion in there for 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, heat some oil in a skillet and fry the ground lamb, stirring often, until browned.
  3. Break up any lumps of meat using a wooden spoon.
  4. Stir the onions then add the flour and stir again.
  5. Add the anchovy (if using), thyme and bay leaves.
  6. Stir again, then add the tomatoes, all but 2 tablespoons of the bouillon and the Worcestershire sauce.
  7. Add the browned ground lamb and then pour the bouillon mixture into the empty lamb pan, scraping up any stuck-on bits.
  8. Pour the rest of the bouillon in the pan with the sauce and bring it to a boil.
  9. Grind in some salt and black pepper.
  10. Let the mixture simmer for 30 minutes, stirring often.
  11. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  12. Cook the mixture for a further 15 minutes.
  13. Meanwhile, boil the potatoes for 15 minutes or until tender, then drain and add the butter, egg yolk and milk.
  14. Season with salt and black pepper.
  15. Transfer the meat into a 2½ pint (1½ liter) ovenproof dish and spread the mashed potatoes on top.
  16. Bake for 25 minutes or until the surface is golden brown.
  17. Sprinkle some parsley over the finished shepherd’s pie before serving if liked.

Notes

You can make this in individual dishes rather than one big one if you like.

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