Beef

Smoked Shepherd's Pie

Prep Time: 20 min

Cook Time: 30 min

Difficulty: Beginner

With savory Lamb boosted by fresh herbs and topped with Parmesan-loaded mashed potatoes, the smoky final product becomes comfort food at its finest! Get ready for a down-home favorite that the whole family will love.

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat recteq to 400ºF with an enameled cast iron Dutch oven. Saute the ground lamb until well browned, draining grease if necessary.
Step 2: Add the minced carrot, celery, and onion; cook until the vegetables are tender and the liquid has evaporated.
Step 3: Add the garlic, herbs, and tomato paste. Cook for 3-5 minutes.
Step 4: Add the red wine and allow to simmer until the liquid has almost fully evaporated.
Step 5: Add the chicken stock and allow to simmer until the liquid has almost fully evaporated.
Step 6: Taste the mixture and adjust salt and pepper to taste as needed.
Step 7: Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, cover with a layer of the mashed potatoes.
Step 8: Top the potatoes with parmesan cheese and cook at 350℉ until golden brown (30-35 minutes).

Ingredients

Serving Sizes

Shepherd's Pie

5 pound(s) Ground Lamb
1 pound(s) Onion, minced
1 each Carrot, minced
¹/₂ pound(s) Celery, minced
3 tablespoon(s) Garlic, chopped
2 tablespoon(s) Thyme, chopped
2 tablespoon(s) Rosemary, chopped
2 cup(s) Green Peas
¹/₂ cup(s) Worcestershire
1 tablespoon(s) Tomato Paste
32 ounce(s) Red Wine
3 ounce(s) Chicken Stock

Mashed Potatoes

5 pound(s) Idaho Potatos
2 cup(s) Heavy Cream
¹/₂ pound(s) Butter
4 each Egg Yolks
1 tablespoon(s) Salt
¹/₂ tablespoon(s) Black Pepper
¹/₂ cup(s) Parmesan Cheese

Tools Needed

Dutch Oven
13 x 9 inch Baking Dish

Step 1: Preheat recteq to 400ºF with an enameled cast iron Dutch oven. Saute the ground lamb until well browned, draining grease if necessary.
Step 2: Add the minced carrot, celery, and onion; cook until the vegetables are tender and the liquid has evaporated.
Step 3: Add the garlic, herbs, and tomato paste. Cook for 3-5 minutes.
Step 4: Add the red wine and allow to simmer until the liquid has almost fully evaporated.
Step 5: Add the chicken stock and allow to simmer until the liquid has almost fully evaporated.
Step 6: Taste the mixture and adjust salt and pepper to taste as needed.
Step 7: Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, cover with a layer of the mashed potatoes.
Step 8: Top the potatoes with parmesan cheese and cook at 350℉ until golden brown (30-35 minutes).

Chef Pairings

Our delicious Smoked Shepherd's Pie can carry a whole meal on its own, or pair it up with Smoked Garlic Bread and Green Jacket Salad.