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Stratford Shepherd's Pie

Name: Stratford Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground lamb; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, diced; 2 cups peas; 2 tbsp flour; 1 cup beef broth; 2 tbsp tomato paste; Salt and pepper to taste; 4 cups mashed potatoes; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

This dish evokes the rustic, hearty meals typical of the era in which 'Hamnet' is set, reflecting the everyday life and sustenance of families like the Shakespeares in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 25 minutesServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

2 lbs ground lamb
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 cups peas
2 tbsp flour
1 cup beef broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
Salt and pepper to taste
4 cups mashed potatoes
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
2
In a large skillet, brown the lamb over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
3

Add onion and carrots to the skillet, cooking until softened.

Stir in peas, flour, beef broth, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Cook until thickened.

Transfer mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Spread mashed potatoes over the top and sprinkle with cheese.

Bake for 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.