Shepherd's Pie

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Introduction: 
A family favourite for dinner - delicious, warming and gluten-free!
Preparation: 

Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/Gas Mark 4.

Ingredients: 

2 tbsp olive oil,
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper,
500g minced lean lamb,
1 large onion, finely grated,
1 large carrot, finely grated,
2 cloves garlic,
1-2 tbsp gluten-free Worcestershire sauce (optional)*
1 tbsp tomato puree,
Handful of thyme sprigs, leaves picked,
1 sprig of rosemary, needles chopped,
250ml red wine,
300ml chicken stock*,
1kg potatoes (a floury variety, i.e. Records, are best), peeled and cut into chunks,
50g butter,
2 egg yolks,
Parmesan, for grating,
Olive oil,
Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper.

* Please check the Food List for suitable gluten-free brands.

Method: 
  • Heat the oil in a large pan until hot. Season the mince and fry in the oil over moderate to high heat for 2-3 minutes. Stir the onions and carrot into the mince then grate the garlic in as well.
  • Add the Worcestershire sauce, tomato puree and herbs and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour in the red wine and reduce until almost completely evaporated.
  • Add the chicken stock, bring to the boil and simmer until the sauce has thickened Place a whole packet of Fibre Mix into a bowl and stir in the salt, bicarbonate of soda and cream of tartar.
  • Meanwhile, cook the potatoes in boiling salted water until tender. Drain then return to the hot pan over low heat to dry out briefly. Pass them through a potato ricer or mash thoroughly.Tthen beat in the egg yolks, followed by about 2 tbsp grated Parmesan. Season the mash.
  • Spoon the mince into the bottom of a large ovenproof dish. Using a large spoon, layer the mashed potato generously on top of the mince, starting from the outside and working your way into the middle.
  • Grate some extra Parmesan over and season. Fluff up the mash potato with a fork to make rough peaks. Bake in the oven for approximately 20 minutes, until bubbling and golden brown.
  • Serve with a green salad.
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