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Shepherd's Pie

1 h 15 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @bigeats.world2 imports0 cooked
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Ingredients

6 people
  • ground lambOther900 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepper (freshly ground)Spices3 g
  • onion (diced)Produce1 piece
  • carrot (diced)Produce1 piece
  • celery (diced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (freshly minced)Produce3 pieces
  • tomato pastePantry15 ml
  • rosemary (sprig)Produce1 piece
  • thyme (sprig)Produce1 piece
  • red wineBeverages120 ml
  • beef brothPantry500 ml
  • peas (frozen)Produce150 g
  • potatoes (peeled and cut into smaller pieces)Produce1 kg
  • butter (couple of knobs)Dairy40 g
  • shredded cheeseDairy80 g
  • heavy cream (hot)Dairy120 ml
  • egg yolksDairy3 pieces
  • Parmesan cheese (freshly shredded)Dairy60 g

per serving

Nutrition

549kcal

Carbs
35 g
Proteins
29 g
Fat
33 g

step by step

Method

  1. Brown the lamb

    • Heat a pan and add the ground lamb.
    • Season with a little salt and pepper.
    • Cook until browned, then drain some of the fat.
    Step 1

  2. Build the filling

    • Add the diced onion, carrot and celery stick.
    • Stir in the 3 freshly minced garlic cloves.
    • Add a tablespoon of tomato paste.
    • Add a sprig of rosemary and thyme.
    • Pour in some red wine to glaze.
    • Add enough beef broth to cover all the meat.
    Step 2

  3. Simmer and reduce

    • Simmer until the broth has reduced.
    • Add the peas.
    • Check the seasoning and add salt if needed.
    Step 3

  4. Cook the potatoes

    • Peel the potatoes and cut them into smaller pieces.
    • Boil the potatoes until completely soft.
    Step 4

  5. Mash the potatoes

    • Mash the potatoes.
    • Add a couple of knobs of butter.
    • Add some shredded cheese.
    • Pour in about 1/2 cup of hot heavy cream.
    • Add 3 egg yolks.
    • Add some Parmesan cheese, a pinch of salt and some black pepper.
    Step 5

  6. Assemble the pie

    • Transfer the meat into another oven-safe dish.
    • Score some lines in the meat with a fork.
    • Spread the mashed potatoes on top.
    • Add freshly shredded Parmesan on top.
    • Add a little bit of black pepper.
    Step 6

  7. Bake

    • Bake in the oven at 400°F (200°C) until the top is nice and golden brown.
    Step 7
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