SHEPHERD'S PIE

Jason Glover

Servings

4

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

I recreated this family favorite that was demonstrated to me. It’s a perfect cold winter day dish or even as part of a New Year's or holiday dinner. It’s filling and a whole meal in one dish.

SHEPHERD'S PIE

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground lamb

  • 8 medium potatoes

  • 4 tomatoes (medium) rose garnish

  • ¼ lb mushrooms, sliced

  • ¼ lb baby carrots

  • Small peas (fresh or frozen)

  • Sweet corn (fresh or frozen)

  • 3 1/3 cups vegetable stock

  • Parsley and tomato for garnish

  • 1 yellow onion, diced

  • ½ cup butter (for potatoes)

  • ½ cup milk

  • Shredded cheddar cheese

  • Few dashes soy sauce

  • Garlic

  • Dollop of tomato paste

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  • Shaved truffle in potatoes

  • Shaved truffle on top of pie when served

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Directions

  1. Sauté the diced onion in a large pan until softened.
  2. Add the garlic and ground lamb. Cook until browned.
  3. Add the vegetable stock and a dollop of tomato paste, mix well.
  4. Stir in the sliced mushrooms and 4 dashes of soy sauce. Continue cooking until the mushrooms have softened.
  5. In separate pans, boil the potatoes and baby carrots until fork tender.
  6. Once the potatoes are tender, drain and mash with the butter and milk. Season with salt and pepper and continue mashing until fluffy.
  7. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  8. Layer the ingredients in a large cast iron pan or oven-proof casserole dish in the following order: A layer of potatoes, lamb and mushroom mixture, peas/carrots/corn, another layer of lamb and mushrooms, thick layer of potatoes, and shredded cheese on top.
  9. Bake for 30 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown.
  10. Remove and let stand for 15 minutes.
  11. Plate and garnish with a rose tomato, parsley, and shaved truffles, if desired.