Marco’S Shepherd’S Pie Recipe

Name: Marco’S Shepherd’S Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion medium, chopped; 1 garlic clove chopped; 1 1/8 pounds lamb minced; 1 1/4 tablespoons plain flour; 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon tomato puree; 1 Knorr Beef Stock Pot; 2 1/8 cups water; 1 sprig thyme; 1 swede small, peeled, diced and boiled until just tender; 1 carrot large, peeled, chopped and boiled until just tender; 2 3/8 cups mashed potato made with 2 egg yolks, optional

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion medium, chopped
1 garlic clove chopped
1 1/8 pounds lamb minced
1 1/4 tablespoons plain flour
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1 Knorr Beef Stock Pot
2 1/8 cups water
1 sprig thyme
1 swede small, peeled, diced and boiled until just tender
1 carrot large, peeled, chopped and boiled until just tender
2 3/8 cups mashed potato made with 2 egg yolks, optional

1
Heat the olive oil in a large casserole dish. Add in the onion and garlic and fry, stirring, for 2-3 minutes until lightly coloured.
2
Add in the minced lamb and mix it into the onion mixture. Cook the lamb, stirring it often to break it up, for a good 10-15 minutes to cook off the moisture inside the lamb, this intensifies the flavour of the meat.
3
Once the water has been cooked off, the lamb should crackle as the fat renders. Add in the flour and work it in thoroughly. Season with Worcestershire sauce and mix in. Add in the Knorr Beef Stock Pot, pour in the water and add in the thyme.
4
Bring to the boil, cover, reduce the heat and simmer for an hour.
5
Transfer the lamb mixture, which should be quite moist, into a large pie dish. Sprinkle over the chopped swede and carrot. At this stage I like to put it aside for 1 hour to cool and set, but this is optional.
6
Pre-heat the oven to 220 C.
7
Scoop out spoonfuls of the mashed potato and place on top of the mince. Wet a palette knife or spatula and use it to spread the mash out into a smooth, even layer, making sure you take the mash right up to the edges to give a good seal. If you want to, use the wetted palette knife to press a pattern into the mashed potato.
8
Bake in the pre-heated oven for 30 minutes until a lovely golden-brown. Serve.

1031

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion medium, chopped, 1 garlic clove chopped, 1 1/8 pounds lamb minced, and more.

Yes, Marco’S Shepherd’S Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Marco’S Shepherd’S Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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