Traditional Shepherd's Pie with Lamb

Ingredients

• 

  Tomato paste

  2 tbsp
• 

  Carrots

  diced

  2
• 

  Parmesan cheese

  grated (optional)

  ¼ cup
• 

  Olive oil

  1 tbsp

  1 tbsp
• 

  Salt and pepper

  to taste
• 

  Ground lamb

  1 lb

  1 lb
• 

  Rosemary

  chopped

  1 tsp
• 

  Frozen peas

  1 cup
• 

  Butter

  ¼ cup
• 

  Potatoes

  peeled and diced

  2 lbs
• 

  Garlic

  minced

  2 cloves
• 

  Beef or lamb broth

  1 cup
• 

  Onion

  finely chopped

  1 large
• 

  Milk

  ½ cup
• 

  Thyme

  chopped

  1 tsp

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground lamb and cook until browned.

3. 3

   Add onions, carrots, and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.

4. 4

   Stir in tomato paste, beef or lamb broth, peas, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   While the lamb mixture is cooking, boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash with butter, milk, and optional cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Spread the lamb mixture in a large baking dish. Top with the mashed potatoes and smooth the surface.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are golden brown.

8. 8

   Let the shepherd's pie cool for a few minutes before serving.