Shepherd'S Pie

Name: Shepherd'S Pie
Ingredients: 2 1/4 pounds potatoes floury, peeled and chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/3 pounds minced lamb; 3 onions medium, finely diced; 3 cloves garlic finely chopped; 1 teaspoon chilli powder; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 cup semi-skimmed milk; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 pinch nutmeg; thyme; fresh rosemary

15 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 1/4 pounds potatoes floury, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/3 pounds minced lamb
3 onions medium, finely diced
3 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 teaspoon chilli powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup semi-skimmed milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 pinch nutmeg
thyme
fresh rosemary

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water for about 20 minutes.
2

Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan and cook the ground lamb for about 5 minutes until browned then add the onion and garlic and cook for a few more minutes. Add the chili powder, thyme, rosemary, oregano, and cumin and season to taste with salt and pepper.
3

Drain the potatoes and mash, with the milk and butter, until smooth. Stir in the nutmeg and season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer the meat to a roasting pan, top with the mashed potato and bake for about 20 minutes, until golden brown. Serve with a garnish of rosemary and thyme.