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