Hearty Shepherd's Pie with American Lamb
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Recipe Provided By
American Lamb BoardServings
12
Ingredients
- 3 pounds American Lamb leg, ground or diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon oil, canola or vegetable
- 3 medium yellow onions, peeled, 1/4-inch dice
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 medium carrots, peeled, 1/4-inch dice
- 1 cup peas, green, whole, fresh or IQF
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or IQF
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cups lamb stock
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
- 4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, washed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 pound salted butter
- 8 ounces English derby and/or cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions
In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil. Add onions, cooking until softened. Add lamb; cook until browned, then dust with flour. Mix thoroughly; cook an additional 1 minute. Add carrots, peas and corn; incorporate well. Add tomato paste and Worcestershire. Gradually add stock; bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Simmer on low approximately 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Stir in parsley; set aside to cool.
In a pot, cover the potatoes with cold water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork tender. Drain and steam dry. In a bowl, add heavy cream and butter. Grate potatoes, skin on; gently mix with cream and butter until semi-smooth with small chunks.
Spoon the cooked lamb mixture into a large casserole pan or 12 individual casserole dishes. Spread a layer of the smashed potatoes over the lamb mixture; top with shredded cheese. Bake at 375°F until internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
Option: Spoon quenelle-shaped portions of the potato mix on top before baking for a slightly different presentation. May be done in individual casseroles or in a large pan for banquet buffet.
