Shepherd's Pie recipe for beginners
Shepherd's Pie
If you'd like to give it a try, here's an easy-to-make recipe for beginners to Irish cooking to try with your family and/or friends on St. Patrick's Day.
| Category | dish |
| Preparation time | 15 mn |
| Cooking time | 1h |
1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 large onion, chopped
2-3 medium carrots, chopped
500g lamb mince
2 tbsp tomato puree
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
500ml beef stock
900g potatoes, cut into chunks
85g butter
3 tbsp milk
Heat the sunflower oil in a medium saucepan, then soften the onion and the carrots for a few mins.
When soft, turn up the heat, crumble in the lamb mince and brown, tipping off any excess fat.
Add the tomato purée and the Worcestershire sauce, then fry for a few mins.
Pour over the beef stock, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 40 mins, uncovering halfway.
Meanwhile, heat the oven to 180C, then make the mash. Boil the potatoes cut into chunks in salted water for 10-15 mins until tender. Drain, then mash with the butter and the milk.
Put the mince into an ovenproof dish, top with the mash and ruffle with a fork.
Bake for 20-25 mins until the top is starting to colour and the mince is bubbling through at the edges.
Leave to stand for 5 mins before serving.
Recipe by bbcgoodfood.com
Article written by Camille L.
