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Irish Shepherd’s Pie

I hope this comprehensive guide has inspired you to make this delicious and comforting Irish Shepherd’s Pie! It’s a perfect meal for any occasion and a great way to enjoy the flavors of traditional Irish cuisine.

Ingredients

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Here’s a complete list of the ingredients you’ll need, with precise measurements:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 pounds lean ground lamb
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 1/2 cups water, or as needed
  • 1 (12 ounce) package frozen peas and carrots, thawed
  • 2 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and halved
  • 1/4 pound Irish cheese (such as Dubliner), shredded
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

Let’s get cooking! Here’s a detailed, step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Preheat Oven

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2: Brown Lamb

Place the olive oil and butter in a Dutch oven (or large, oven-safe pot) over medium heat.

Add the ground lamb and diced onion. Cook and stir until the meat is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Break up the lamb with a spoon as it cooks.

Step 3: Add Flour and Aromatics

Stir in the flour until it’s incorporated into the lamb and onion mixture.

Mix in the minced garlic, ketchup, fresh rosemary, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until the garlic is fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 4: Add Water and Simmer

Stir in the water, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the Dutch oven.

Reduce the heat to medium-low and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook and stir until the sauce is thick, 5 to 6 minutes.

Step 5: Add Peas and Carrots

Remove the lamb mixture from the heat. Stir in the thawed peas and carrots until combined.

Step 6: Prepare Baking Dish (If Necessary)

If your Dutch oven is not oven-safe, spread the lamb mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. If your Dutch oven is oven-safe, you can skip this step and assemble the entire shepherd’s pie in the Dutch oven.

Step 7: Cook Potatoes

Place the peeled and halved Yukon Gold potatoes into a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.

Step 8: Drain and Mash Potatoes

Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot.

Mash the Irish cheese, cream cheese, butter, and cayenne pepper into the potatoes until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.

Step 9: Add Egg Yolk and Milk

Whisk together the egg yolk and milk in a small bowl. Stir this mixture into the mashed potatoes until well combined.

Step 10: Assemble Shepherd’s Pie

Top the lamb mixture in the baking dish (or Dutch oven) with the mashed potatoes. Spread the potatoes evenly to cover the filling completely.

Step 11: Bake

Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling up around the edges, 25 to 30 minutes.

Step 12: Cool and Serve

Let the Irish Shepherd’s Pie cool slightly before serving. This will allow the filling to set up a bit.

Enjoy this hearty, flavorful, and comforting meal!

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