Traditional Shepherd's Pie

Name: Traditional Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 SERVINGS
Cuisine: Americká kuchyně
Ingredients: 500 g minced beef; 1 medium onion (finely chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 2 carrots (diced); 1 celery (diced); 100 g peas (can be frozen); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 250 ml beef or chicken broth; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; Salt; Pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 kg potatoes; 50 g butter; 100 ml milk (can be more if needed); 1 egg yolk (optional for richer taste and color); Salt; Pepper

4 SERVINGS

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INGREDIENTS FOR MEAT MIXTURE

500 g minced beef
1 medium onion (finely chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 carrots (diced)
1 celery (diced)
100 g peas (can be frozen)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
250 ml beef or chicken broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Salt
Pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

INGREDIENTS FOR MASHED POTATOES

1 kg potatoes
50 g butter
100 ml milk (can be more if needed)
1 egg yolk (optional for richer taste and color)
Salt
Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MASHED POTATOES

1
Peel the potatoes, cut them into smaller pieces, and cook in salted water until tender (approx. 15-20 minutes).
2
Drain and, while still hot, mash with butter and milk until smooth. Add salt, pepper, and egg yolk (if using). Mix well and set aside.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEAT MIXTURE

1
In a large pan or pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2
Add onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent (approx. 5 minutes).
3
Add minced meat and fry until thoroughly cooked and browned (approx. 8-10 minutes).
4
Add carrot, parsnip or celery and fry for another 5 minutes.
5
Stir in tomato paste and flour, and cook for another 2 minutes to cook out the flour.
6
Pour in broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary. Mix well and bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat and let the mixture simmer for approximately 20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has reduced.
8
Finally, add peas, season with salt and pepper to taste.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINISHING

1
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
2
Transfer the meat mixture to a baking dish and spread it evenly.
3
Spread the mashed potatoes over the meat mixture. You can smooth it with a spoon or create a pattern with a fork.
4
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25-30 minutes, until the surface is golden brown and crispy.

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