Gordon Ramsay's Shepherd’s Pie
Oct 5, 2023 2:48:12 GMT -5
Post by PrisonerOfHope on Oct 5, 2023 2:48:12 GMT -5
Note, I don't eat lamb, so I use an organic, low-fat ground beef instead, which technically is then called Cottage Pie. Everything else remains the same.
Gordon Ramsay's Shepherd’s Pie
Servings: 6 servings
Prep 15minutes
Cooking 40minutes
Total Time 55minutes
Ingredients
▢2 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
▢1 lbs ground lamb (or lean ground beef)
▢2 teaspoon each, salt & pepper (divided into 2 equal portions - 1 teaspoon each)
▢1 large white onion (finely grated)
▢1 large carrot (finely grated)
▢2 cloves garlic (finely grated)
▢2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
▢2 tablespoon tomato puree (or tomato paste, but then only 1 ½ tablespoons)
▢1 cup dry red wine (I use Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir)
▢2 sprigs fresh thyme (chopped)
▢1 sprig fresh rosemary (chopped)
▢1 cup chicken stock
▢2 lbs russet potatoes (washed, peeled and quartered)
▢2 tablespoon butter (unsalted)
▢2 large egg yolks
▢1 cup Parmesan cheese (reserve some for topping, if desired)
Instructions
The Mince
Bring a large cast iron skillet, skillet, or frying pan to high heat with the olive oil.
After the oil is hot, add in the ground lamb. Spread in an even layer and crisp one side, then turn and crisp the bottom side. Break apart the ground lamb after it is browned and crisped. Season the lamb with salt and pepper (use the first portion of salt & pepper, 1 teaspoon of each).
Add in the onion, garlic, and carrot and cook for about 2-4 minutes till vegetables are soft.
Pour in the Worcestershire sauce then the tomato puree and combine. Add in the red wine, thyme and rosemary and cook until most of the wine has evaporated off.
Pour in the chicken stock and cook for 3-4 minutes. Then turn heat off and set aside.
The Potatoes
In a large stockpot cover peeled potatoes with water then boil the potatoes for about 20 minutes or until potatoes are soft. Drain.
Mash potatoes either with a fork or a ricer if you have one.
Stir in the butter, egg yolks and stir very quickly then add the Parmesan cheese and combine well. (Optional - reserve a few tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese for topping the Shepherds pie)
Assembling The Shepherd's Pie
Spoon the meat into a casserole dish and then top with the potato. Using a spatula run the potatoes completely over the mince filling in any holes. It should look like a smooth mound.
Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on the top and then using a fork drag along the top of the potatoes (this will give the potatoes a nice crunchy texture where they get raised by the fork).
Place in your preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 18-20 minutes.
Remove from the oven and allow 5-10 minutes to cool before serving.
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Gordon Ramsay's Shepherd’s Pie
Servings: 6 servings
Prep 15minutes
Cooking 40minutes
Total Time 55minutes
Ingredients
▢2 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
▢1 lbs ground lamb (or lean ground beef)
▢2 teaspoon each, salt & pepper (divided into 2 equal portions - 1 teaspoon each)
▢1 large white onion (finely grated)
▢1 large carrot (finely grated)
▢2 cloves garlic (finely grated)
▢2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
▢2 tablespoon tomato puree (or tomato paste, but then only 1 ½ tablespoons)
▢1 cup dry red wine (I use Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir)
▢2 sprigs fresh thyme (chopped)
▢1 sprig fresh rosemary (chopped)
▢1 cup chicken stock
▢2 lbs russet potatoes (washed, peeled and quartered)
▢2 tablespoon butter (unsalted)
▢2 large egg yolks
▢1 cup Parmesan cheese (reserve some for topping, if desired)
Instructions
The Mince
Bring a large cast iron skillet, skillet, or frying pan to high heat with the olive oil.
After the oil is hot, add in the ground lamb. Spread in an even layer and crisp one side, then turn and crisp the bottom side. Break apart the ground lamb after it is browned and crisped. Season the lamb with salt and pepper (use the first portion of salt & pepper, 1 teaspoon of each).
Add in the onion, garlic, and carrot and cook for about 2-4 minutes till vegetables are soft.
Pour in the Worcestershire sauce then the tomato puree and combine. Add in the red wine, thyme and rosemary and cook until most of the wine has evaporated off.
Pour in the chicken stock and cook for 3-4 minutes. Then turn heat off and set aside.
The Potatoes
In a large stockpot cover peeled potatoes with water then boil the potatoes for about 20 minutes or until potatoes are soft. Drain.
Mash potatoes either with a fork or a ricer if you have one.
Stir in the butter, egg yolks and stir very quickly then add the Parmesan cheese and combine well. (Optional - reserve a few tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese for topping the Shepherds pie)
Assembling The Shepherd's Pie
Spoon the meat into a casserole dish and then top with the potato. Using a spatula run the potatoes completely over the mince filling in any holes. It should look like a smooth mound.
Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on the top and then using a fork drag along the top of the potatoes (this will give the potatoes a nice crunchy texture where they get raised by the fork).
Place in your preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 18-20 minutes.
Remove from the oven and allow 5-10 minutes to cool before serving.
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