Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 300 g ground meat
• 1 cup chopped veggies (carrots, red and yellow peppers)
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 onion chopped
• 1 cup vegetable or beef stock
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp chopped rosemary
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• Generous pinches of salt and pepper
• 3-4 potatoes (depends on how thick you want the mashed potatoes)
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tbsp butter (30g)
• 1 egg yolk
• 50 g grated parmesan
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Steps ---

2. 2

   Heat The Olive Oil On Medium Heat And Cook The Onions For A Few Minutes.

3. 3

   Add The Chopped Veggies And Garlic And Cook For Another Few Minutes.

4. 4

   Scoop The Veggies To The Side, Increase The Heat And Brown The Ground Beef For A Few Minutes, Removing Excess Juice.

5. 5

   Mix In The Peas, Herbs, Worcestershire Sauce, Tomato Paste, Salt And Pepper.

6. 6

   Add The Vegetable Or Beef Stock And Simmer For 10 Minutes.

7. 7

   Meanwhile Prep The Potatoes.

8. 8

   --- Steps To Make Mashed ---

9. 9

   Chop the potatoes, place in a big pot and cover with cold water.

10. 10

    Bring to a boil for 15 minutes or until a fork can easily pierce them.

11. 11

    Drain and place in a bowl along with the rest of the ingredients.

12. 12

    Mash until you get a thick texture. In a baking dish, place the beef mix then top with the mashed potatoes.

13. 13

    Sprinkle more parmesan on top and fluff with a fork.

14. 14

    Bake in a preheated oven on 220C for 15-20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

15. 15

    Garnish with chopped parsley and enjoy warm!