Lamb Shepherds Pie with Sweet Potato Topping
(from davyal’s recipe box)
Source: RecipeThing user maggiwun
Prep time: 45 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 lb minced lamb
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 cloves, garlic, chopped
- 2 tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 carrots, finely chopped
- 2 1/2 cups canned tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 cup beef stock or broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 lb/ 1 kg sweet potatoes
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp margarine or butter
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F
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In a large, non stick skillet, dry fry the lamb with the onions and garlic until the lamb is no longer pink on medium high heat. (about 8 minutes).
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Stir in the flour. Add the carrots, tomatoes, tomato paste, beef stock, and Worcestershire sauce. Toss and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cover for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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In the meantime, cook the sweet potatoes in boiling water until fork tender. Drain water and puree in a food processor, adding the thyme, butter and salt & pepper. If it’s too thick add a little milk.
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Pour the lamb mixture into a greased oven-proof dish (it should ¾ fill, leaving room for the topping). Spread the sweet potato mixture on top and bake for 30 minutes.