Irish Shepherd's Pie

==Description==
One of the many famous Irish dishes, Shepherd's Pie is traditionally made from leftover mutton, minced and topped with mashed Potato. However, pre-cooked minced (or ground) Beef can be used. 
== Ingredients ==
* 450 g minced Beef
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 2 medium onions, chopped
* 75 g carrots, chopped
* 1 teaspoon thyme
* 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
* 1 tablespoon flour
* 275 ml beef stock
* 1 tablespoon tomato puree
* salt and pepper to taste
* 900 g potatoes, peeled
* 50 g butter
== Directions ==
# In a frying pan, heat oil and fry onions for 5 minutes.
# Add carrots. Fry for another 5 minutes.
# Remove vegetables from pan.
# In the same pan, fry and cook the Beef. Add salt and pepper.
# Put vegetables back in pan.
# Add thyme and parsely. Add flour and stir.
# Gradually add beef stock to the mixture.
# Add tomato puree and reduce heat to low. Let mixture cook for 30 minutes.
# In a saucepan, boil potatoes for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with salt.
# When potatoes are cooked, drain water. Add butter and mash potatoes.
# In a baking pan, pour meat and vegetable mixture.
# Spread mashed Potato on top.
# Bake for 25 minutes until golden on top.
Category:Irish Meat Dishes
Category:Irish Recipes
Category:Potato Recipes
Category:Beef Recipes
Category:Main Dish Meat Recipes