Classic Homemade Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

Instructions

1. 01

   Preheat the oven to 375°.

2. 02

   Filling: Add the oil to a large frying pan over medium heat and sauté the onions, celery, carrots, and garlic for about 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked.

3. 03

   Add in the lamb and cook until lightly browned and cooked throughout, which takes about 5-7 minutes.

4. 04

   Mix in the tomato paste completely, and then mix in the flour until combined.

5. 05

   Pour in the beef stock and then finish by mixing in the parsley, rosemary, salt, and pepper until combined. Set aside.

6. 06

   Potatoes: Add the potatoes to a large pot of boiling water and cook for 10-12 minutes or until tender.

7. 07

   Strain the potatoes and mash using a food mill, hand masher, stand mixer, or hand beaters until very smooth.

8. 08

   Mix in ¾ stick of melted butter, egg yolks, sour cream, cheese, salt, and pepper until completely combined.

9. 09

   To Assemble: Transfer the lamb filling to a deep 10” pie pan and spread evenly. Add the potatoes on top using a spoon or a piping bag. See video.

10. 10

    Drizzle on the remaining ¼ stick of melted butter to help brown the potatoes.

11. 11

    Bake in the oven at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are browned.

12. 12

    Serve with optional chopped fresh parsley or rosemary.