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Shepherd's Pie with Lamb

Shepherd's Pie with Lamb

Prep time: 75 minServes: 6

Pairs with

Lamb's earthiness and the Worcestershire umami want a red with soft tannins and spicy notes — medium-bodied with a bit of warmth.

Ingredients

  • 500g lamb mince
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 150g peas
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 300ml lamb stock
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • Thyme, rosemary
  • Mash: 800g potatoes, 50g butter, 100ml milk, salt
  • 100g cheddar, grated

Method

  1. 11. Brown the lamb mince, drain the fat. Add onion and carrots.
  2. 22. Stir in tomato paste and flour. Pour in stock and Worcestershire sauce.
  3. 33. Add thyme, rosemary and peas. Simmer 15 minutes.
  4. 44. Transfer to a baking dish.
  5. 55. Boil potatoes, mash with butter and milk. Spread evenly on top.
  6. 66. Drag fork lines through the mash, scatter cheddar.
  7. 77. Bake at 200°C for 25–30 minutes until golden.