RCI-SP.004.0180.001
Irish Shepherd's Pie
One of the most famous Irish dishes, Shepherd's Pie is traditionally made from leftover mutton, minced and topped with mashed Potato. However, pre-cooked minced (or ground) Beef can be used.
Prep35 min
Cook40 min
Total75 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
Method
1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2
Add the minced beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
6 minutes
3
Stir in the chopped onions and carrots, cooking until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
4
Sprinkle flour over the meat and vegetables, then stir well to combine and cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
5
Add the beef stock, tomato puree, thyme, and parsley, stirring to combine thoroughly.
6
Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10 minutes
7
While the meat cooks, cut the potatoes into even chunks and boil them in salted water until tender, about 12-15 minutes. Drain well.
8
Mash the warm potatoes with butter until smooth and creamy.
9
Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan/400°F) if using a ceramic dish, or have it ready at this temperature.
10
Transfer the meat mixture to a baking dish and spread it evenly across the bottom.
11
Spread the mashed potato mixture over the meat layer, smoothing the top with a fork to create small peaks.
12
Bake for 15-20 minutes until the top is golden brown and heated through.
18 minutes