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We guarantee that this classic [[shepherds pie]] recipe won't leave you feeling sheepish!

If you prefer a more spicy version, try our [[Shepherd's pie with spicy lamb and pine nuts|shepherd's pie with spicy lamb and pine nuts]] instead.

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|TotalCalories = 3539
|PortionCalories = 884
|DatePublished=22nd January 2013
|Author=Chef
|Servings = Serves 4
|Difficulty = 2
|TotalTime = 1 hour
|PrepTime = 10 minutes
|CookTime = 50 minutes
|Image = [[Image:Classic shepherds pie recipe.jpg|middle|none|alt=Electus]]
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====Best recipe review====

''Such a classic dish''

4.7/5 

Just as Mum made, every week when I was a kid.

 [[User:PSmith|Paul R Smith]] 
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[[Image:Classic shepherds pie ingredients.jpg|thumb|300px|right|The ingredients (less mash)]]
{{RecipeIngredients
|'''Filling'''
| 2 tablespoons [[olive oil]]
| 500 g (1.10 lb) lean minced [[lamb]]
| 2 cloves [[Garlic|garlic]], minced
| 1 large [[onion]], [[grated]]
| 1 large [[carrot]], [[grated]]
| 250 ml (0.43 pint - 8.45 fl oz) [[red wine]]
| 300 ml (0.52 pint - 10.10 fl oz) good [[chicken stock]]
| 2 teaspoons [[cornflour]] (optional)
| Handful of [[French green beans]], roughly chopped (optional)
| 1 small [[yellow bell pepper]], de-seeded and sliced (optional)
| 1 small [[green bell pepper]], de-seeded and sliced (optional)
| 1 teaspoon fresh [[thyme leaves]]
| 1 teaspoon [[rosemary]] leave, chopped finely
| 1 tablespoon [[tomato puree]]
| 2 tablespoons [[Worcestershire sauce]]
| Sea salt and [[freshly ground black pepper]]
|'''Topping'''
| 1 kg Desiree [[potatoes]], peeled and cubed
| 50 g (2 oz) [[butter]]
| 2 [[egg yolks]]
| 15g Freshly grated [[Parmesan cheese]]
| Handful of freshly chopped [[parsley]]
| [[Sea salt]] and [[freshly ground black pepper]]
| 15g Freshly grated cheddar cheese (optional)
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===[[Mise en place]]===
* Preheat the [[oven]] to 175°C (350°F - gas 4)

===Method===

{{RecipeMethod
| Heat 2 tablespoons [[olive oil]] in a large pan, season the mince and brown on a high heat for 3 minutes - I find a large wok good for this as it seems to be easier to get very hot for reducing liquids
| Add the grated [[onion]], [[grated]] [[carrot]] and the [[Garlic|garlic]] and fry for a few more minutes
| Add the herbs, [[Worcestershire sauce]], [[tomato puree]] and mix well
| Turn the heat up and add the [[red wine]], stirring well until the wine reduces
| Add the [[chicken stock]] reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes
| If you prefer a thick gravy, mix two teaspoons of cornflour and a little cold water and stir this into the mix now
| If using other vegetables that don't need to much cooking, like the peppers and beans add then now
| Boil the [[potatoes]] until cooked (about 17 minutes)
| Drain well and return to the hot pan for a few minutes to dry out
| Mash, using a [[potato ricer]] if you like your mash really smooth
| Whisk the [[egg yolks]] with 2 tablespoons of freshly [[grated]] [[Parmesan cheese]] and mix into the mash with half of the butter, season to taste
| Pour the mince into a large ovenproof dish
| Add the [[mash]] topping a spoonful at a time
| Fluff the mash with a fork and grate a little more [[Parmesan]] and maybe some Cheddar over the top.
| Dot the remaining [[butter]] evenly over the top.
| [[Bake]] for 20 minutes
| If you like the top really crispy, finish by browning under a grill
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===Serving suggestions===

Sprinkle with chopped [[parsley]] and serve with [[minty peas]].

==See also==
* [[Shepherds' pie recipes|other shepherds' pie recipes]]
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[[Category:Recipes|Shepherds]]
[[Category:Lamb recipes|Shepherds]]
[[Category:Main courses|Shepherds]]
[[Category:Meat recipes|Shepherds]]
[[Category:Potato recipes]]
[[Category:Pies tarts and flans]]
[[Category:British recipes]]
[[Category:Irish recipes]]
[[Category:Cooking with wine]]
[[Category:Favourite recipes]]
[[Category:Baked or roasted]]

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