Deconstructed Shepherd’s Pie Easy (Print-Friendly Format)
Ground lamb, herbs, and veggies simmered in rich gravy over fluffy mashed potatoes. Simple comfort meal.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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2 tablespoons sunflower oil or unsalted butter
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450 grams ground lamb or beef
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1 cup (approx. 150 grams) onion, finely diced
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1 cup (approx. 120 grams) carrot, finely diced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (substitute gluten-free flour if required)
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240 millilitres beef broth
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (ensure gluten-free if needed)
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1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary)
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme)
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2 bay leaves (optional)
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1 cup (approx. 140 grams) green peas
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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4 cups (approx. 900 grams) freshly prepared mashed potatoes, hot
# How to Make It:
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground lamb or beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until evenly browned and fully cooked, about 7 to 10 minutes. Drain excess fat, leaving approximately 2 tablespoons in the pan.
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Add diced onion and carrot to the pan. Sauté over medium heat until the vegetables soften and become aromatic, about 5 to 7 minutes.
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Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste, mixing thoroughly. Sprinkle flour evenly over the mixture, stir again, and cook for 1 minute to eliminate raw flour flavor.
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Pour in beef broth and add the reserved cooked meat, Worcestershire sauce, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, and bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
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Remove bay leaves. Fold in the green peas and simmer for 1-2 minutes until heated through. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Serve the savoury meat and vegetable sauce generously over hot mashed potatoes.
# Additional Information:
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For extra flavour, incorporate 115 grams of cooked chopped bacon, using bacon fat in place of oil if desired.
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To add texture, diced celery or mushrooms can be sautéed alongside the onions and carrots.
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Sweetcorn is a colourful addition; stir in with peas prior to serving.
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To deepen umami, consider adding a tablespoon of soy sauce or fish sauce prior to final seasoning.
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Prepare mashed potatoes according to preference; options include classic, cheddar, roasted garlic, or herb-infused styles.