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Short-Cut Shepherd’s Pie
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F with a rack set in center. Oil a metal 2-qt. baking pan that’s about 7x11 inches and 2 inches deep, or use a 9-inch square pan. (You’ll be browning the shepherd’s pie under the broiler before serving, so don’t use a glass baking dish, which could break.)
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Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in ground lamb and cook, stirring often, until meat is browned and crumbly, about 8 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, tomato paste, and flour. Also heat potatoes according to package directions.
4
Drain fat from meat if needed. Stir in frozen vegetables. Add broth mixture to pan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring often, until gravy is thickened, about 5 minutes.
5
Transfer meat mixture to the prepared baking pan. Dollop hot mashed potatoes over the top and spread in an even layer.
6
Bake shepherd’s pie until edges are bubbly, 20-25 minutes.
7
Increase oven temperature to broil, still leaving pan in the center of the oven. Broil to brown the mashed potatoes, 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle shepherd’s pie with parsley before serving.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Bloom Your Tomato Paste 🍅Cook the tomato paste in oil for 1-2 minutes before adding other ingredients to deepen its umami flavor and eliminate any metallic taste.
- Layer Your Umami Flavors 🧅Use both worcestershire and soy sauce together—the combination creates a more complex, savory depth than either ingredient alone.
- Brown the Lamb Properly 🔥Don't stir the meat constantly; let it sit undisturbed for 2-3 minutes between stirs to develop a flavorful crust that enriches the entire dish.
- Temper Your Mashed Potatoes 🥔Let refrigerated mashed potatoes sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before spreading, so they'll blend smoothly with the filling without creating cold spots.
- Finish with Fresh Parsley 🌿Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top just before serving to add brightness and visual appeal that cuts through the dish's richness.
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Low Sugar
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