IRISH SHEPHERD'S PIE

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This makes a lovely alternative to the much more common corned beef and cabbage that you may have been planning for St. Patrick's Day dinner.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     Irish

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, diced
2 pounds lean ground lamb
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon paprika
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ketchup
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 ½ cups water, or as needed
1 (12 ounce) package frozen peas and carrots, thawed
2 ½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and halved
1 tablespoon butter
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
¼ cup cream cheese
¼ pound Irish cheese (such as Dubliner®), shredded
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place olive oil and butter in Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in onion and ground lamb; brown the meat, breaking it up into small crumbles as it cooks, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in flour until incorporated, then mix in salt, black pepper, rosemary, paprika, cinnamon, ketchup, and garlic; cook and stir until garlic is fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in water and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the Dutch oven. Reduce heat to medium-low and bring mixture to a simmer; cook and stir until thick, about 5-6 minutes.
  • Remove lamb mixture from heat and stir in peas and carrots until combined.
  • Spread lamb mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
  • Place potatoes into a large pan of salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well and return potatoes to pan.
  • Mash butter, cayenne pepper, cream cheese, and Irish cheese into the potatoes. Mash until combined and potatoes are smooth. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • Whisk together egg yolk and milk in a small bowl; stir into the mashed potato mixture.
  • Top the lamb mixture in the baking dish with the mashed potatoes and spread evenly to cover.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown and sauce is bubbling up around the edges, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 132.3 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 301 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

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I'm so impressed with how easy this recipe was to make. It's definitely a keeper!


Yash Khan
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This shepherd's pie is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


SAMIR PAUDYAL
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I love the fact that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. I always have everything I need to make it on hand.


Akhtar Afridi
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This recipe is a lifesaver! It's the perfect meal to make when I'm short on time.


Md Shaalam
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now my go-to shepherd's pie recipe.


The8yh Kage
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Zakikhan
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my own taste.


Nozipho Laurancia
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This shepherd's pie is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and filling.


Ducky Cut
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I made this recipe for my picky kids and they loved it! They even asked for seconds.


Katherin Bergman
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This is the best shepherd's pie I've ever had. The meat is so tender and the vegetables are perfectly cooked.


Cecilia Kwatemaa
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I love the way the cheese melts into the filling of this shepherd's pie. It's so creamy and delicious.


Nadir Zain
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and it's become a family favorite.


Christina Warner
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this shepherd's pie. The flavors were well-balanced and the crust was perfect.


Nepal Gaming
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Mohameed Abdal
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This was my first time making shepherd's pie and it was easier than I thought it would be. The instructions were clear and easy to follow.


Awara Lofer
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I love that this recipe uses ground lamb instead of beef. It gives the pie a unique and delicious flavor.


Kevin Chitwood
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a hearty and comforting dish that's perfect for a cold night.


Ongezwa Magama
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This shepherd's pie was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfect and the crust was golden brown and crispy. I will definitely be making this again.