Shepherd’s Pie with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes 🥧✨

 New Recipe: Shepherd’s Pie with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes 🥧✨

Ingredients:

• For the filling:

  • 1 lb ground lamb (or beef for cottage pie)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 
    2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

• For the mashed potatoes:

  • 4 large potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • ½ cup milk or cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste

• For the topping:

  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the mashed potatoes:

   • In a large pot, place the potatoes and garlic cloves. Cover with cold water and add a pinch of salt.
   • Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork (about 15-20 minutes).
   • Drain the potatoes and garlic, then mash together with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

2. Prepare the filling:

   • Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
   • Add the minced garlic and diced carrots. Cook for another 5 minutes until the carrots start to soften.
   • Add the ground lamb (or beef) and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
   • Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
   • Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes, until the mixture thickens slightly.
   • Stir in frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.

3. Assemble the Shepherd’s Pie:

   • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
   • Spread the meat and vegetable filling evenly in the bottom of a baking dish.
   • Spoon the mashed potatoes on top, spreading them out with a spatula to cover the entire surface.
   • Use a fork to create a textured surface on top of the mashed potatoes (this helps them crisp up in the oven).

4. Bake and serve:

   • Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and slightly crispy.
   • Optionally, place the dish under the broiler for 2-3 minutes to get a more golden and crispy top.
   • Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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Optional Variations:

• Add a layer of grated cheese on top of the mashed potatoes for extra richness.
• For a lighter version, replace some of the potatoes with cauliflower in the mash.
• Try adding some sautéed mushrooms to the filling for extra depth of flavor.

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