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Shepherd's Pie

Shepherd's Pie

Shepherd's Pie, sometimes called cottage pie, is a savory dish of cooked minced meat topped with fluffy mashed potatoes, then baked to perfection. This recipe uses fresh herbs of rosemary & thyme mixed-in with carrots, peas and onions. No one will leave your table hungry after this hearty meal!

Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 30-35 minutes Serves: 4

Ingredients

2 Cups Mashed Potatoes
1 lb. Ground Lamb (or beef)
1 Onion Grated
4 Carrots Grated
1 Cup Peas
2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
2 TBSP Tomato Paste
1 Sprig Rosemary
1 Sprig Thyme
1 TBSP Flour
2 Cups Beef Broth
2 TBSP Worcestershire Sauce
Chives (for garnish)

Directions

Step 01: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and place a skillet on the stove over medium heat.
Step 02: Add the ground meat to the skillet once heated, stir occasionally, and brown the meat.
Step 03: Once the meat is almost cooked through, add in onions, carrots and garlic. Stir to combine.
Step 04: After 3 minutes stir in tomato paste, rosemary, thyme and flour.
Step 05: Allow the flour to toast for about 2 minutes, then add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce and peas.
Step 06: Top with mashed potatoes. Run a fork through the surface of the potato crust to create ridges for added texture.
Step 07: Bake 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Sprinkle chives over top to serve.