Welsh Shepherd's Pie
A traditional Welsh twist on the classic shepherd's pie, featuring ground lamb and a rich date gravy.
Ingredients
- ●1 lb Ground Lamb80/20 lean to fat ratio
- ●1 cup Welsh Dateschopped and pitted
- ●1 medium Onionchopped
- ●3 cloves Garlicminced
- ●2 tbsp All-purpose Flourused as a thickener
- ●1 cup Beef Brothlow-sodium
- ●1 cup Breadcrumbsgluten-free
- ●1/2 cup Grated Cheddaroptional
- ●2 tbsp Butterunsalted
- ●1/4 cup Potted Welsh Cheesecrumbly
Instructions
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1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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2. In a large pan, cook the ground lamb over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, until it is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
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3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan and cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
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4. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
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5. Gradually add the beef broth, whisking continuously, and bring the mixture to a boil.
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6. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the gravy for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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7. Stir in the chopped dates and cooked lamb mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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8. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
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9. In a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and cook, stirring constantly, until they are lightly toasted, about 2-3 minutes.
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10. Top the lamb mixture with the toasted breadcrumbs and crumbled cheese (if using).
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11. Bake the shepherd's pie in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.