We love to make a shepherd's pie when we're looking for a comforting and easy dinner option and this recipe ticks all the boxes. It's super quick (it only takes 15 minutes of prep) as it uses up leftover lamb, making it the perfect post-Easter recipe to try.
Why not try mashing up your leftover roast potatoes from your Sunday lunch for a twist too? Serve with an all-rounder red wine, like a glass of pinot noir and enjoy with friends or family for a weekend dinner.
floury potatoes, we used Maris Piper, peeled and cut into even chunks
3Tbsp.
milk
20g
butter
75g
Cheddar, grated
Directions
Step 1Heat oil in a medium pan over medium heat, add onion, carrots and celery and cook until softened, about 15min. Stir in the tomato purée, Worcestershire sauce and some seasoning. Add the wine and bubble to reduce by half.
Step 2Meanwhile, in a separate pan, make the mash. Cover potatoes with cold water and bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20min, or until the potatoes are very tender. Drain and leave to steam dry and cool for 5min.
Step 3 Meanwhile, stir the mixed herbs and flour into the vegetables and cook for 2min. Gradually add the stock, stirring continuously. Add the lamb and stir to coat. Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan) mark 6.
Step 4Return potatoes to the empty pan and mash until smooth. Beat in the milk, butter, most of the Cheddar (reserving some for topping) and plenty of seasoning.
Step 5Transfer lamb mixture to a 2 litre ovenproof serving dish, top with the mash and sprinkle over the remaining Cheddar. Cook in the oven for 40min, or until golden and piping hot. Serve.
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