An Aussie classic made with lamb mince, this Shepherd's pie is topped with a fluffy cheesy mash potato that the kids will love! Make a double batch of the lamb mince filling and freeze for an easy weeknight meal.
CHEESY MASH
Ingredients
1.2 kg white, floury potatoes, peeled and cut into 2.5 cm dice
30 g butter, diced
⅓ cup (80 ml) milk
2 ¼ cups (200 g) Perfect Italiano™ Perfect Melt
Method
Place potatoes into a large pan and just cover with cold water. Bring to the boil and cook 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and return potato to warm pan to dry out slightly
Mash until smooth and add butter, milk and half the cheese. Mix well until smooth and creamy
Tips & Hints
Use floury potatoes such as brushed or Sebago potatoes.
LAMB MINCE FILLING
Ingredients
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 (150 g) onion, finely chopped
1 (120 g) carrot, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
500 g lamb mince
1 tbsp. plain flour
1 tbsp. tomato paste
1 cup (250 ml) beef stock
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 cup (120 g) frozen peas
Method
Meanwhile, preheat oven 200°C / 180°C fan-forced
Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat and add onion. Cook for 3 minutes. Add carrot, garlic and mince and cook, stirring and breaking up meat until vegetables have softened and mince is browned
Stir in flour and cook for one minute. Add tomato paste, stock and Worcestershire sauce. Bring sauce to the simmer and cook for 10 minutes or until sauce has thickened. Stir through peas
Spoon mince into a large 8 cup (2 litre) baking dish. Top with mash and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes or until mash is golden. Let the pie sit for 10 minutes then serve