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Shepherd’s pie with slow-cooked lamb

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Filled with rich slow-cooked lamb, this Shepherd's pie recipe is an absolute classic. Warm up with this comfort meal, it's sure to hit the spot.

  • Serves4
  • Cook time1 hour 20 minutes
  • Prep time20 minutes
Shepherd's pie with slow-cooked lamb

Ingredients

  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 2kg lamb shoulder, bone in, meat cut into 2cm cubes
  • 1 brown onion, sliced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 thyme sprigs
  • 2 tbs tomato paste
  • 2 x 400g cans diced tomatoes
  • 1½ cups (375ml) beef stock
  • ¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 4 x 350g tubs Coles Kitchen Potato Mash
  • ½ cup (60g) grated cheddar cheese
  • Mixed salad leaves, to serve

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Method

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add lamb in 2 batches and cook for 5 mins or until browned all over. Transfer to a heatproof plate.

  2. Step 2

    Add onion, carrot, bay leaves and thyme to same pan and cook for 5 mins or until onion has softened. Add tomato paste and cook for 1 min. Add diced tomato and beef stock and bring to a simmer. Return lamb to pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 1 hour or until lamb is tender. Stir in parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Discard bay leaves and thyme.

  3. Step 3

    Meanwhile, preheat grill on high. Heat mashed potato according to packet instructions. 

  4. Step 4

    Place lamb mixture in a medium ovenproof dish. Top with mashed potato and cheese. Grill for 3 mins or until top is golden. Serve with mixed salad leaves.