So with St. Patrick’s day coming up I decided to make a Shepherd’s Pie. I Americanized my recipe in the video (Not everyone likes Lamb or Turnips) a bit but I am providing the recipe for a more authentic Irish way of making the dish! This is honestly a very easy dish to make, and tastes great. It makes a decent amount but we never end up with left overs since my family KILLS it.
Shepherd’s Pie (Cottage Pie) Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Ground Beef 2 Pounds of Ground Lamb for a more authentic recipe
- 1 Onion
- 2 Carrots
- 2 Stalks of Celery
- 2 tsp Thyme
- 3 tsp Tomato Paste
- 2 tsp Flour
- 1-3/4 Cup Chicken Broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- salt/pepper
- 2 tsp Parsley
- Mashed Potatoes for a more authentic version use a 50/50 blend of Mashed potatoes and Mashed Turnips
Instructions
- Cook Bacon in Skillet, drain all but 1 Tbsp of Bacon Grease.
- Add Beef (or Lamb) cook until brown.
- Add Carrots, Celery, and Onion. Cook vegetables until they are tender.
- Add Tomato Paste and Thyme, cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add Flour and cook for a few more minutes allowing it to thicken up.
- Add in your Chicken Broth, Worcestershire Sauce and add your bacon back in.
- Stir in Parsley, Salt, and Pepper.
- Place into a baking Dish
- Top with Mashed Potatoes (or 50/50 Potato/Turnip Mix)
- Bake at 375 for about 35 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
There you have it a simple but good Shepherd’s Pie with some easy modifications to make it an authentic Irish Shepherd’s Pie. I hope every one enjoys this.
Adapted from Average Guy Gourmet YouTube
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