Shepherds Pie

Name: Shepherds Pie
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 large carrot, diced; 1 pound lamb, minced; 1 cube beef stock; 1 pound chopped tomatoes; 3 tablespoons tomato puree; 1 tablespoon corn flour; 2 pounds potatoes; 1 stick butter; Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper

12 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 large carrot, diced
1 pound lamb, minced
1 cube beef stock
1 pound chopped tomatoes
3 tablespoons tomato puree
1 tablespoon corn flour
2 pounds potatoes
1 stick butter
Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Firstly, heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat, and add the onion, garlic and carrot and cook until soft.
2

Add the lamb and beef cube, then cook until the meat is brown and has a crumbly texture.
3

Stir in the tomatoes, tomato puree, and the corn flour.
4

Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes, or until thickened.
5

Meanwhile, peel and chop potatoes.
6

Add the potatoes to a large pot and cover with water.
7

Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook until soft.
8

Drain the potatoes and add them back to the pan.
9

Mash with a potato masher, stir in the butter and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
10

Heat broiler to low.
11

Put the filling into a deep baking dish, then top with the mashed potatoes and put under a warm broiler until the top is brown and crisp.