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

Dustin Andric
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! It's a great dish to serve for a special occasion or just a weeknight meal.


Cabdulaahi ibraahim
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it! The end result is a delicious and hearty meal that the whole family will love.


Stellah Ndeto
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I'm not a big fan of Shepherd's Pie, but this recipe changed my mind! It was so delicious and flavorful, and the lamb was cooked perfectly.


Calvin Kinzer
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This was the best Shepherd's Pie I've ever had! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. The mashed potatoes were creamy and cheesy, and the whole dish was just so comforting and delicious.


Paul Beenis
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Hazra Bugum
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family.


Irwell
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but this dish was surprisingly good! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked.


Tammy Clark
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The instructions were a bit confusing, but the dish turned out well in the end.


ivan Richards
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more seasoning next time.


Ronnie Taylor
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Hezbullah Akhtar
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This was my first time making Shepherd's Pie, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Ijaaz Khan
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I made this dish for a St. Patrick's Day party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and couldn't stop talking about how good it was.


Shidy More
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This Irish Shepherd's Pie was a hit with my family! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. The mashed potatoes were creamy and cheesy, and the whole dish was just so comforting and delicious.