Lamb Cottage Pie
You all adored our last shepherd's pie recipe, so we thought we'd create another hearty dish: Lamb Cottage Pie. Featuring tender lamb mince, a medley of vegetables, and a creamy mashed potato topping, all baked to perfection with a golden cheesy crust. Enjoy!
Recipe developed by Mel, Thrive Wholesome Nutrition
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of Rich Glen Signature Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
- 1 brown onion, finely chopped
- 3-4 rashers of bacon, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons of Rich Glen Lamb Roast Meat Rub
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery sticks, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup of frozen peas
- Kernels from 1 corn cob
- 4-5 button mushrooms, finely chopped
- 750 grams of lamb mince
- 500ml of vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon of curry powder
- 800 grams of potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 2-3 tablespoons of milk
- 1-2 tablespoons of butter
- 3 sprigs of fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
- 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- A handful of grated parmesan and grated mozzarella
- Rich Glen Garlic Salt to finish
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Add the chopped potatoes to a large pot, cover with boiling water, and cook until soft. Remove from the heat, drain, and set aside.
- While the potatoes are cooking, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the brown onion, garlic, and bacon, and cook until the onion starts to become translucent.
- Stir in the Lamb Roast Meat Rub and cook for a few more minutes.
- Add the lamb mince and cook until almost cooked through.
- Add the carrots, celery, mushrooms, corn, and peas, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the vegetable stock, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, curry powder, thyme, and rosemary. Let simmer until the liquid starts to reduce.
- If the liquid needs thickening, mix 1 tablespoon of cornflour with warm water and slowly add to the pan.
- Once cooked and the sauce has thickened, transfer to a large oven-safe baking dish.
- Mash the potatoes with milk and butter until creamy. Adjust consistency with more milk/butter if needed.
- Spread the mash over the mince mixture and use a fork to create swirl patterns on top.
- Sprinkle over a handful of grated parmesan and mozzarella.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, top with fresh thyme or basil, and a sprinkle of Garlic Salt, serve immediately. Enjoy!
