How to Make Shepherd’s Pie with Ground Lamb

Potato topping:

Potatoes make a hearty and creamy topping to the Shepherd’s Pie.

Egg yolks create a richness for the consistency of the potatoes.

Parmesan cheese adds a savory and salty kick.

Butter and heavy cream are staple ingredients when making creamy mashed potatoes!

Lamb meat filling:

Olive oil helps to saute the ingredients, delivering rich and savory flavors.

Ground lamb creates a rich protein base to this recipe. Lamb is the best ground meat choice for this classic comfort food. Buy your ground Lamb at Sun Raised Foods. or for a tender upgrade used the meat from braised lamb shoulder or even braised Shank

Onions and carrots add amazing flavors to the ground lamb mixture as they cook together.

Chicken broth infuses savory goodness, enhancing the lamb flavors. Vegetable broth or beef stock are great options as well.

Garlic, Worcestershire sauce, tomato puree, and red wine add rich flavors that create complexity within the ground lamb mixture.

Fresh herbs: Rosemary, thyme, and dill give an aromatic freshness to the mix.

Salt and black pepper are classic necessities in any recipe.

Lamb Shepherd’s Pie is the main course and makes a great dish to pre-make ahead of time for busy evenings.

Steps 1 & 2: Prepare potatoes

Turn the oven to 350 F.

Peel and cut potatoes, then boil potatoes on medium heat in a large pot until cooked.

Steps 3 & 4: Saute lamb, carrots, and onion

In a large skillet, heat olive oil, and add the minced lamb, salt, and pepper.

Add in the grated carrots and chopped onion after the lamb begins to brown up and there isn’t much oil left.

Steps 5 & 6: Season

Stir and fry on medium with a wooden spoon, then add the minced garlic.

Add the Worcestershire sauce, tomato puree, and chopped herbs into the lamb mixture.

Step 7: Add liquids

Add the red wine, stir and sauté everything well, then add the stock.

Step 8: Finish potatoes

While the lamb is cooking, take boiled potatoes and drain them.

Steps 9 & 10: Season and mash potatoes

Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes with egg yolks.

Add unsalted butter, heavy cream, shredded parmesan cheese, and a few pinches of salt.

Steps 11 & 12: Begin layering

Meanwhile, the lamb mixture should start getting thicker.

In an oven-safe baking dish, spread the lamb mixture on the bottom of the dish.

Step 13: Add potatoes

On top of the lamb, carefully add the potato puree. On top of the lamb, carefully add the potato puree.

Steps 14 & 15: Prepare to bake

Sprinkle a little parmesan cheese on top and a pinch of black pepper.

Fluff the potatoes with a fork, and place in the preheated oven for 20 mins.

Step 16: Broil

Broil for the last couple of minutes to get a golden crust finish.

Expert Tips

Choose chicken, vegetable, or beef stock based on your preference to infuse the lamb mixture with savory depth.
Broil the shepherd’s pie for the last few minutes to achieve a golden crust on the potato topping, adding a delightful crunch.

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