Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
5 cup

potatoes

mashed, boiled

0.5 cup

sour cream

2 unit

cream cheese

2 tbsp

butter

softened, divided

1 unit

egg yolk

0.5 tsp

kosher salt

0.5 tsp

black pepper

freshly ground

1.5 tsp

olive oil

1 pound

ground lamb

1 pinch

salt

to taste

1 pinch

black pepper

ground, to taste

16 unit

stewed tomatoes

chopped

1 unit

onion

chopped

1 unit

carrot

peeled and chopped

0.5 cup

peas

1 cup

irish stout beer

1 unit

beef bouillon

1 tbsp

all-purpose flour

1 tbsp

worcestershire sauce

0.75 cup

sharp Cheddar cheese

shredded

2 tsp

fresh parsley

chopped

2 tsp

smoked paprika

Step 1
~3 min

Combine mashed potatoes, sour cream, cream cheese, 1 tablespoon butter, egg yolk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl.

Step 2
~3 min

Mix until the potato mixture is smooth.

Step 3
~3 min

Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet or nonstick pan over medium-high heat.

Step 4
~3 min

Add ground lamb to the skillet and reduce heat to medium.

Step 5
~3 min

Cook the lamb, stirring frequently, until browned and crumbly (about 4-5 minutes).

Step 6
~3 min

Drain off any excess grease from the skillet.

Step 7
~3 min

Season the lamb with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 8
~3 min

Add stewed tomatoes with juice, chopped onion, and chopped carrot to the ground lamb.

Step 9
~3 min

Simmer the mixture until the vegetables are tender (about 5-10 minutes).

Step 10
~3 min

Add peas to the lamb mixture and reduce heat to low.

Step 11
~3 min

Cook, stirring frequently, until the peas are warmed through (about 2-3 minutes).

Step 12
~3 min

In a separate saucepan, heat the Irish stout beer over medium heat.

Step 13
~3 min

Add the beef bouillon to the beer.

Step 14
~3 min

Cook and stir until the bouillon is dissolved (about 5 minutes).

Step 15
~3 min

In another pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium-low heat until sizzling.

Step 16
~3 min

Whisk the all-purpose flour into the melted butter until a thick paste forms (about 1 minute).

Step 17
~3 min

Stir the beer mixture and Worcestershire sauce into the flour mixture until the gravy is smooth and thickened (about 2-3 minutes).

Step 18
~3 min

Stir the gravy into the lamb mixture and simmer until the mixture is thickened (at least 5 minutes).

Step 19
~3 min

Set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

Step 20
~3 min

Grease a 9x12-inch baking dish.

Step 21
~3 min

Pour the lamb mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Step 22
~3 min

Carefully spoon the mashed potatoes over the lamb mixture, covering it like a crust.

Step 23
~3 min

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped fresh parsley, and smoked paprika over the mashed potatoes.

Step 24
~3 min

Broil in the preheated oven until the crust is browned and the cheese is melted (about 4-5 minutes).

Step 25
~3 min

Cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a crispier topping, broil for a longer duration.

Add a layer of caramelized onions for extra flavor.

Use leftover roasted vegetables in the lamb mixture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad or crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad with vinaigrette
Crusty bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Scotland

Cultural Significance

A comfort food staple in Scottish and British cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

St. Andrew's Day
Burns Night
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Holiday
Comfort Food

Popularity Score

70/100

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