Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 2.2 lb potatoes
• 3.5 oz milk
• 3.5 oz butter
• salt (to taste)
• 2 onions (finely chopped)
• 5 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 oz butter
• 1.75 lb ground beef
• 6.8 oz beef stock
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 tbsp chopped tarragon
• 1 tsp fresh thyme
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 2 oz breadcrumbs

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel and cut potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water for about 20 minutes until soft. Drain, then mash with milk and butter. Season with salt.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan. Add onions and garlic, cook until soft and lightly golden.

3. 3

   Add ground beef, cook until browned, breaking apart with a spoon.

4. 4

   Pour in beef stock, add parsley, thyme, and tarragon. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes until liquid reduces slightly.

5. 5

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

6. 6

   In a baking dish, spread meat filling evenly. Top with mashed potatoes, spreading smoothly.

7. 7

   Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over the top.

8. 8

   Bake for 15 minutes or until golden and slightly crispy. Rest a few minutes before serving.