How to Make Irish Shepherd's Pie | Food Wishes

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey is leaner and lower in fat, while beef is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier due to its unsaturated fats, while margarine can be cheaper.

Heat olive oil and butter in a dutch oven over medium heat.

Add diced onion and ground lamb; cook for about 10 minutes until browned.

Add flour and cook for 3-4 minutes to create a thick gravy.

Stir in salt, pepper, fresh rosemary, paprika, cinnamon, ketchup, and minced garlic.

Add water to the mixture and cook for 5-6 minutes until thickened.

Stir in frozen peas and carrots.

Transfer meat mixture to a 9x3 casserole dish and smooth it out.

Boil Yukon Gold potatoes in salted water until tender; drain thoroughly.

Add butter, cayenne, salt, cream cheese, and Irish cheddar to the potatoes and mash together.

Incorporate 1 egg yolk and a couple tablespoons of milk into the potato mixture.

Place dollops of the potato mixture on top of the meat mixture and smooth it out with a fork.

Bake in a 375°F oven for about 25-30 minutes until crust is golden brown.

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