Alton Brown Shepherds Pie Recipe
Alton Brown Shepherd's pie is a very popular dish in the US. It is very easy to make and is a good alternative to regular pies. Shepherd's pie is a great dish for a family dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Canola oil
- 1 cup Onion (chopped)
- 2 carrots (peeled and finely diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 1/2 pounds Ground lamb
- 1.75 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 0.75 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup Half-and-half
- 4 tablespoons Butter (unsalted)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 cup Corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup English peas, (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Peel the potatoes and dice them into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover them with cold water. Turn the heat to high, cover, and boil the potatoes. Remove the cover, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- In an 11-inch saute pan, heat the oil until it is shimmering. Saute the carrots and onion until they begin to take on color, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic. Add the meat, salt, and pepper, and cook for approximately 3 minutes, until it is browned and cooked through.
- Sprinkle the flour over the meat, toss to coat, and cook for one more minute. Stir in the tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, and thyme.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer slowly until the sauce has thickened slightly about 10 to 12 minutes.
- In the meantime, heat the butter and half-and-half in a microwave-safe container for about 35 seconds, or until hot.
- Return the potatoes to the saucepan after draining. Mash the potatoes, then stir in the hot half-and-half mixture, along with salt and pepper. Mash until smooth, then stir in the egg yolk.
- Combine the corn and peas with the meat mixture and spread evenly in a 7-by-11-inch glass baking dish. Add the mashed potatoes to the top, starting at the edges to create a seal so that the mixture doesn't bubble over. Smooth the top with a rubber spatula.
- Place on a half sheet pan lined with parchment paper on the middle rack of the oven and bake for about 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on a cooling rack for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 785kcal