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

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F

  2. 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).

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

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