15 mins
Ingredients for Shepherd's Pie
Currently displaying quantities in US Imperial Measurements
How to Cook Shepherd's Pie
- Peel and slice the onions. Heat the dripping in a saucepan and fry the onions gently until they have softened but not coloured. Stir in the flour and cook gently for 1-2 minutes stirring all the time. Very gradually add the lamb stock, stirring to avoid lumps from forming, then increase the heat and continue to stir until the mixture boils. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Stir in the mince, cover the pan and allow to simmer for 20 minutes. Season well with salt and freshly ground pepper then replace the lid and simmer for a further 10 minutes until it is cooked through and tender.
- In the meanwhile, cook the potatoes as described in Creamed Potatoes.
- Place the meat and its sauce into a lightly greased pie dish and then cover with the potatoes to form two separate layers. Score a pattern on the surface of the potatoes using the back of a fork then place the dish into a preheated hot oven at Mk 7 - 425ºF - 220ºC for about 10 minutes until browned on top. Serve hot either on its own or with a few peas for a most satisfying meal.
- * If you have don't have the time or inclination to make a lamb stock, you can substitute a lamb stock cube dissolved in 5 fl oz (150ml - ¼pt) of hot water. (You can even use beef stock if you want).
GRAHAM'S HOT TIP:
Choose nice lean minced meat otherwise too much fat will be produced. Aso, before returning the pie to the oven for the last 10 minutes, place a few small knobs of butter on top. It will help brown the potatie a nice golden colour.
Reviews of Shepherd's Pie
January 02 2015 Amazing! First time ever making Shepherd's Pie. I haven't really had it since I was a child. The whole family loved it! Everyone had seconds.I added some chopped carrots and frozen peas because that's how I remember it as a child. Anyway, we all love extra veggies. It turned out amazingly! I shall most definitely be making this again. IsabellaW (3 reviews) |
May 21 2013 This Shepherd's Pie was very good! Growing up, it's always been referred to as Shepherd's Pie yet it was always made with beef. Now I realise that shepherd is for sheep!!!(So, by process of elimination, cottage pie is for beef) OK, now I've got that straightened out... the only change I make is to include a handful of frozen peas to the lamb. It looks nice and adds a little 'crunch' to the mixture. I know some people who layer a can of corn over the beef mixture, but now we're getting away from the traditional shepherds pie. I also add a clove of crushed garlic to meat mixture. This recipe is full of flavour and my whole family enjoy it. I won't make it any other way! thegardener (4 reviews) |
What To Eat Tonight
What should I make him for Father's Day? Why not spoil him with one of our specially chosen Father's Day recipes? Go ahead - make his day!
You need something quick or light or both. What do you do? You turn to our choice of snacks and light meals and select the one you like.
That moment when you decide to invite friends, relatives or you boss and partner to dinner and you know you need to turn up the originality.
Other Lamb Recipes
Seasoned Lamb chops are a very tasty variation of the basic Lamb Chop recipe. Simple cuisine with exceptional results.
This mini roast is a fantastic meal option for 2-3 people that is boneless,easy to carve and ready in under an hour. Ideal for a tasty midweek meal.
Lamb Burgers in a Parma Blanket is an unusual way to present lamb but you'll find that everyone from the kids to grandma will love them.