Ingredients
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2 pounds (1kg) Ground Beef
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1 large Onions (Chopped)
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3 Garlic Cloves (Crushed)
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3 Tbsp. Olive Oil
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4 Tbsp. Flour
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1 Tbsp. Salt
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1 Tbsp. Black Pepper
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1 Tbsp. Rosemary
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1 Tbsp. Thyme
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1 Tbsp. Tomato Paste
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2 Cups Beef Broth
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200 grams or 7 oz. Carrots
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200 grams or 7 oz. Pea (Can be fresh or frozen)
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3.5 pounds Potatoes
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1 Tbsp. Butter
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½ cup Milk
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¼ cup cheddar cheese
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1 Egg Yolk
Directions
Shepherd’s Pie made from ground beef and veggies is one of my all time favorite comfort food.
This dish is a British Classic. Although the recipe has many many variations available, this is the one that I absolutely fell in love with. With ground beef layer at bottom and potato crust on top, seasoned with some herbs.
I think one of the reasons why shepherds pie with ground beef is my go-to-meal is me is because of how easy it is to make. There are no extra special ingredients required, it’s very filling, and it’s the perfect dish for as a normal meal or a special occasion.
Now, I know you aren’t here to read me ramble about how awesome Shepherd’s Pie is so let’s get cooking! 😂
Steps
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1
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Let’s start by peeling the potatoes and cutting each in 4 pieces. Now place them in a medium-sized pot and add cold water to it. Next, let’s add 1 tablespoon of salt to it and set it over high heat. You should cook them until they become tender. |
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While the potatoes are being cooked, let’s add 3 tbsp. Of olive oil to pan and heat it. Let’s add 1 chopped onion to it and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Next, add crushed garlic and chopped carrots to the mix and sauté for another 5-8 minutes until the carrots become tender. |
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3
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Now we will take 2 pounds of ground lamb and add that to the mix. Cook it for about 5 minutes. By now, the meat shouldn’t be pink at all. Add some season in form of salt, pepper, chopped rosemary, and thyme. Add 4 tablespoons of flours and 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and stir them to mix with the main dish. |
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4
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Add beef broth and frozen peas. Bring to a simmer, and reduce the heat to low to cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens. |
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5
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Let’s check back on our potatoes! By now they should be perfect to make a delicious puree. Let’s transfer them to a bowl and mash the potatoes until there are no lumps left. Then add butter, milk, egg yolk, salt, and pepper to the mashed potatoes. Mix until the mixture become smooth. |
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6
Done
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Preheat the oven to 200°C or 400 °F. |
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7
Done
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Take an ovenproof dish (13” x 8.5” / 33 x 22 cm) and layer the meat mixture in it, then spread the puree over the meat mixture. |
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8
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We will bake it for 20-25 minutes. or until mashed potato is golden brown. |
