BEST SHEPHERDS PIE RECIPE IN THE WORLD RECIPES

Steps:

•  Into a heated, large pan, add the oil or Frylight and add the lamb, and fry for approx 8-10 mins, until browned, stirring occasionally to break any lumps

  Remove the meat, drain off any fat, and set aside. Spray the pan with the other squirt of spray, reduce the heat, add the diced onion, carrot, celery, and garlic, and cook over a medium heat for 8 mins, until the onion is softened

  Add the herbs, tomato puree & Worcestershire sauce, and fry for a minute or so, before adding the lamb back in

  Pour over the stock, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 mins. After 15 mins, remove the lid, and add the drained lentils

  Heat the oven to 180c/ 160 fan, gas 4.

  Meanwhile, in a pan of boiling water, boil the potatoes, until cooked, approx 15 mins

  Once cooked, drain, add the skimmed milk, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, mash well

  Spoon the mince into an oven proof baking dish, remove the bay leaf, and rosemary, (if left whole).

  Spread the mash over the top, fluffing with a fork if desired. Bake for 20-25 mins, until golden brown and bubbling

  Allow to stand for 5 mins before serving. Garnish with parsley immediately before serving 

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Make mashed potatoes: In a large pot, cover potatoes with water and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until totally soft, 16 to 18 minutes. Drain and return to pot. Use a potato masher to mash potatoes until smooth. Add melted butter, milk, and sour cream. Mash together until fully incorporated, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside. Make beef mixture: In a large, ovenproof skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion, carrots, garlic, and thyme and cook until fragrant and softened, 5 minutes. Add ground beef, season generously with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink, 5 minutes more. Drain fat. Stir in frozen peas and corn and cook until warmed through, 3 minutes more. Sprinkle meat with flour and stir to evenly distribute. Cook 1 minute more and add chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and let mixture thicken slightly, 5 minutes. Top beef mixture with an even layer of mashed potatoes and bake until there is very little liquid visible and mashed potatoes are golden, about 20 minutes. Broil if desired. Garnish with parsley before serving.