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Shepherd’s Pie

A traditional British dish of minced lamb topped with potato.

Mark Stower, Director of Food and Service.

Preparation Time: 30 mins

Cooking Time: 25-35 mins

Serves: 8

Ingredients

Step 1

Fry the onion, celery and carrot for 3-4 minutes then add the minced lamb and the garlic and fry till brown.
Step 2

Add the flour and cook for 1 minute.
Step 3

Slowly add the stock and then the chopped tomatoes and cook on a low heat, simmering.
Step 4

Place the potatoes in a large pan of salted water and bring to the boil, cook till ready.
Step 5

Mash the potatoes and add the butter, milk and egg yolk, taste and add salt and pepper accordingly.
Step 6

Add the Worcestershire sauce to the lamb and place in a suitable oven proof dish, top with the potato mix and bake for 25-35 minutes 200’c-400’f, top should be golden brown.