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Gordon Ramsay's Classic Shepherd's Pie

groups4 servingsspeedMediumcountertopsPrep: 15 minsskilletCook: 25 minsscheduleTotal: 40 minsoutdoor_grillBaked
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11 Steps Total
01
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00:00:09

Pour 1 tbsp olive oil into a large pan, then add 500g minced lamb and brown the meat while breaking it up with a wooden spoon until colored and excess fat is rendered.

local_fire_departmentMedium-high heat for 6 minutes
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Hot oil may splatter when adding meat, causing burns if hands are unprotected.

Ingredients:olive oil (1 tbsp)minced lamb (500 g)
Tools:panwooden spoon
02
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00:00:21

Season the browned lamb with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.

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Season evenly, otherwise some parts of the meat will lack flavor.

Ingredients:Salt (1 tsp)crushed black pepper (1 tsp)
03
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00:00:22

Grate 1 piece onion, 1 piece carrot, and 4 cloves garlic directly into the pan, stirring to disintegrate and almost puree the vegetables into the meat.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat for 5 minutes
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Grate carefully to avoid scraping your fingers on the sharp grater blade.

Ingredients:Onion (1 piece)Carrot (1 piece)Garlic (4 clove)
Tools:grater
04
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00:00:39

Add 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbsp tomato puree, and 150 ml red wine to the pan, stirring well until the red wine is evaporated.

local_fire_departmentMedium-high heat for 4 minutes
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Stir frequently, otherwise the tomato puree and wine sugars will burn at the bottom of the pan.

Ingredients:Worcestershire sauce (2 tbsp)tomato puree (2 tbsp)dry red wine (Burgundy) (150 ml)
05
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00:00:49

Chop 3 sprigs fresh thyme and 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, then add them into the pan and mix well.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat
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Chop the herbs finely, otherwise tough woody rosemary stems will ruin the texture.

Ingredients:fresh thyme (3 piece)fresh rosemary sprigs (2 piece)
Tools:knife
06
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00:00:53

Pour 300 ml chicken stock into the pan and cook out for 3 to 4 minutes until rich and thick, no more than that.

local_fire_departmentMedium-high heat for 210 seconds
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Do not overcook past 4 minutes, otherwise the meat filling will dry out completely.

Ingredients:Chicken Stock or Water (300 ml)
07
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00:01:00

Mash 800g boiled potatoes, season with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper, then add 2 egg yolks and mix thoroughly.

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Mash the potatoes while still hot, otherwise lumps will form that are hard to smooth out.

Ingredients:Large Size Boiled Mashed Potatoes (800 g)Salt (1 tsp)crushed black pepper (1 tsp)egg yolks (2 piece)
Tools:bowl
08
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00:01:10

Generously grate 50g parmesan cheese into the mashed potato mixture and mix well.

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Be generous with the cheese, otherwise the potatoes won't turn nice and golden brown.

Ingredients:grated parmesan cheese (50 g)
Tools:grater
09
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00:01:21

Transfer the cooked lamb filling into a baking dish, then top with the mashed potato mixture and smooth the surface evenly.

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Pack the potato tightly against the edges, otherwise meat juices will bubble up and ruin the top.

Ingredients:minced lambLarge Size Boiled Mashed Potatoes
Tools:baking dish
10
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00:01:30

Use a fork to score the top of the potatoes to create a classic pattern, then top with another 20g grated parmesan cheese.

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Score lightly so you don't dig down into the meat filling underneath.

Ingredients:grated parmesan cheese (20 g)
Tools:fork
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00:01:36

Bake in the oven at 180°C for 18 to 20 minutes until the top is golden brown and crispy.

local_fire_department180°C oven for 1140 seconds
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Use oven mitts to handle the hot dish, otherwise you will get severe burns.

Tools:oven

groceryAll Ingredients

olive oil1 tbsp
minced lamb500 g
Salt2 tsp
crushed black pepper2 tsp
Onion1 piece
Carrot1 piece
Garlic4 clove
Worcestershire sauce2 tbsp
tomato puree2 tbsp
dry red wine (Burgundy)150 ml
fresh thyme3 piece
fresh rosemary sprigs2 piece
Chicken Stock or Water300 ml
Large Size Boiled Mashed Potatoes800 g
egg yolks2 piece
grated parmesan cheese70 g

blenderAll Tools Needed

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