Recipe Of The Month: Tasty Shepherd’s Pie

Re-invent your left over roast lamb with this quick and easy hearty and healthy shepherd’s pie.

PREP: 15 Minutes      COOK: 50 Minutes      SERVES: 4

Ingredients:

• 800g potatoes, quartered (see note)
• 20g butter
• 1/2 cup hot milk
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 celery stick, finely chopped
• 1 zucchini finely chopped
• 1 brown onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 400g roast lamb (from Greek-style Roast Lamb – see related recipe), minced
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3/4 cup Massel beef stock
• 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese

Method:

• Step 1 – Cook potatoes until tender. Drain. Add butter and mash until smooth. Add milk and beat to combine.

• Step 2 – Heat oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan over medium heat. Cook carrot, celery, zucchini, onion and garlic for 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables soften.

• Step 3 – Add lamb mince, sauces and beef stock. Cook, stirring, until mixture comes to the boil. Simmer for 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.

• Step 4 – Preheat oven to 200°C. Spoon mixture into 4 x 1-cup ramekins or 1 x 4-cup ovenproof dish. Top with mashed potato. Rake surface with a fork. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden.

Recipe courtesy of:  https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/shepherds-pie/6cfc5106-d6bf-4aaa-9f97-74ecbeebc0b5?r=recipes/t4t6byl9

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