Shepherd's Pie

"Shepherd's Pie Chowning's Tavern Colonial Williamsburg Williamsburg, Virginia"
 
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Ready In:
1hr 15mins
Ingredients:
17
Serves:
6-8
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ingredients

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directions

  • To make the stew, melt the butter in a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium high heat.
  • Add the lamb and brown on all sides, making sure not to crowd the pan. This may have to be done in batches.
  • Remove the lamb from the pan with a slotted spoon, and set aside.
  • Add the turnips, carrots, celery and onion to the pan, and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring frequently, or until the onions are translucent.
  • Return the lamb to the pan along with the thyme, and sprinkle the flour over the lamb and vegetables. Cook over low heat for 3 minutes, stirring frequently, to cook the flour.
  • Add the cold stock or water; raise the heat to medium high, and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the lamb mixture covered over low heat for 40 to 55 minutes, or until the lamb is tender.
  • While the lamb is braising, place the potatoes in salted cold water and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil the potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Drain, and then mash the potatoes using a potato masher or handheld electric mixer with the butter, egg, yolk, salt and pepper. Place the mixture in a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.
  • To serve, preheat an oven broiler. Place the lamb into a large baking dish or individual dishes, and pipe the potatoes into a latticework pattern on the top. Place 6 inches from the broiler element and brown the potatoes.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Note: The lamb and potatoes can be prepared up to a day in advance and refrigerated, tightly covered. Reheat the lamb over low heat before piping the potatoes and the final broiling.

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