Friday, February 4, 2011

Mediterranean Shepherds Pie

Ingredients:

2 # ground lamb 
5 T vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 T minced garlic
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp mint, dried
1  tsp oregano
½ tsp allspice
35 oz can diced tomatoes
2 T tomato paste
¼ c parmesan cheese, grated
3 # russet potatoes
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/3 # feta cheese, crumbled

Preparation:
In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, stirring until softened. Add garlic and lamb and cook until brown. Drain excess fat. Add cinnamon, oregano, mint and allspice and cook for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, tomato paste and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 15 minutes then transfer to baking dish.
Topping:
Peel potatoes and cut into 1 inch pieces. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Drain cooked potatoes and mash lightly with hand masher. Add parmesan cheese, butter, feta cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Spoon potato mixture over the lamb mixture and bake in 400°F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned.

1 comment:

Cathy said...

This sounds yummy. Can't wait to try it!

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