2lbs900g Russet or Maris Piper potatoes, peeled and cubed
4-5large cloves garlicpeeled and smashed
Waterto cover
Pinchof salt
½cupchicken stockpreferably organic
¼cupheavy creamdouble cream
3Tbspunsalted butter
Sea salt and black pepperto taste
For the Pie Filling:
1½lbs680g ground lamb*
2tspfresh rosemary leavesfinely chopped
2TbspWorcestershire sauce
Sea salt and black pepperto taste
¾cupfrozen corn kernelsthawed
¾cupfrozen peasthawed
1¼cupsliced frozen carrotsthawed
Garnish
Smoked paprika
Fresh chiveschopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6.
Place potatoes and garlic in a large pot and add water until the potatoes are completely covered, with an additional inch or two on top.
Bring to a rapid boil over high heat for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender. Remove from heat, drain, and set aside.
While the potatoes are boiling, add the lamb, rosemary, and Worcestershire sauce to a 10” cast iron skillet set over medium heat.
Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently until the lamb is completely browned and broken into small pieces.
Remove the skillet from heat and carefully drain any excess fat from the skillet, if necessary. Set aside.
Add chicken stock, heavy cream, and butter to the boiled potatoes. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and mash with a hand masher or whip with a hand mixer until smooth. If necessary, add a little extra chicken broth to reach the desired consistency. Set aside.
Evenly spread the thawed corn, peas, and carrots across the browned ground lamb in the cast iron skillet.
Top with an even layer of the mashed potatoes and sprinkle with some smoked paprika.
Place the skillet in the center of the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through and the potatoes are nicely browned on top.
Remove from oven and cool slightly. Serve immediately garnished with fresh chives. Enjoy!
Notes
*you can use ground beef if you prefer, but it would then be classed as a Cottage Pie!