Preparation Method
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large pot, boil the diced potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain and mash with 1% milk and butter.
- Set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground lamb over medium heat until browned.
- Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion, carrots, and garlic to the skillet.
- Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, fresh thyme, and Guinness beer.
- Cook for another 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a little bit of beef broth to create a slurry.
- Add this to the skillet along with the remaining beef broth.
- Cook until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in the frozen peas and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Transfer the lamb and vegetable mixture to a baking dish.
- Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top.
- Brush the beaten eggs over the mashed potatoes for a golden crust.
- Sprinkle the shredded Irish cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Let the shepherd's pie cool for a few minutes before serving.
* Recipe for this meal is curated by GrocerAI's Conversational AI Agent Jiva.