Ingredients
Equipment
Method
How to Make Best Colcannon Shepherd’s Pie
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) so it’s hot and ready for the pie.
- Chop the potatoes, carrots, onion, and cabbage into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the ground lamb with salt for 7-9 minutes; transfer it to a bowl once browned.
- Using the same skillet, add the diced onions and carrot coins, cooking until they soften (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in the tomato paste and let it cook briefly, then sprinkle in the flour, mixing for about a minute.
- Return the browned lamb to the skillet, then add the chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring until thickened (1-2 minutes).
- Fold in the sweet peas and chopped parsley, then transfer the filling into a baking dish.
- Boil the chopped potatoes in salted water until tender, about 12-15 minutes.
- In another skillet, sauté the shredded cabbage until tender and slightly browned, about 7-9 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and mash them together with the cooked cabbage, milk, and butter until creamy. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Evenly spread the colcannon topping over the filling in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling. Let it rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
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Notes
Consider freezing in individual portions for quick meals on busy nights. Allow the pie to rest for 10 minutes after baking to make for clean slices.
