Classic Shepherd's Pie - A Delicious Christmas Recipe

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, and margarine can be a cheaper alternative.

In a pot of boiling water, boil potatoes for about 15-20 minutes until soft enough for a knife to pierce through.

Strain potatoes, and put them through a potato ricer.

Melt butter and milk in a saucepan, pour mixture into potatoes, season with salt and pepper and parmesan cheese, mix evenly. Mix until a smooth mash forms.

In a large pan over medium heat, add olive oil and minced beef. Cook beef until seared and dry.

Grate garlic, onion and carrot into the pot, add diced celery. Mix well.

Add sundried tomato paste, mix well and cook until dry.

Deglaze with red wine, add worcestershire sauce, rosemary and thyme.

Add beef stock and cook down until lightly dry and thick.

Transfer to a baking dish and lay the mixture out flat. Top with mashed potatoes, spread evenly. Fork the top of the mash, and top with more parmesan cheese.

Bake in a 180°C oven for about 20 minutes, until the top is nicely browned.

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