The first time I know about Shepherd's Pie is when Ben Starr made it in MasterChef US 2. I bet it must be very tasty since chef Gordon Ramsay chose it to be a winner of mystery box challenge.
Having browse some of my recipe books, I found out that making the Shepherd's Pie is quite easy. So, I decided to make one for Deniz.
I thought Deniz will not like it because the texture of the lamb are difficult to chew. But apparently he loves it very much! Therefore I want to share the recipe so you can make it by yourself. Good luck!
Stuffing
1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
1 small red pepper, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
500 g minced lamb/beef
300 ml chicken/beef stock
1 tbsp fresh parsley
1 tbsp tomato puree
1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
175 g mushrooms, sliced
Mashed Potato
1 kg potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped
45 g butter
4 tbsp milk
salt and white pepper
How to make:
1. Warm the oil in a pan, add the onion, red pepper and garlic, and saute until softened. Add the meat and saute until browned.
2. Add the stock, parsley, tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce, and mushrooms. Cook over a medium heat for about 20 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, boil the potatoes in lightly salted water until tender, then drain and mash with butter and the milk. Season to taste.
4. Arrange the meat either in one large dish or in individual ramekins, cover with the mashed potato. Cooked in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Tadaaaa! It is easy, isn't it?
PS:
If your child seems to be allergic with tomato, you can omit it from the recipe.
