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Shepherd’s pie

Makes 12 servings

INGREDIENTS

30ml (2 Tbsp) olive oil1,5kg minced lambSalt and pepper to taste1 large onion, chopped3 large carrots, grated6 cloves of garlic, grated15ml (1 Tbsp) fresh thyme, chopped15ml (1 Tbsp) fresh rosemary, chopped45ml (3 Tbsp) tomato paste45ml (3 Tbsp) Worcestershire sauce240ml (1 cup) red wine240ml (1 cup) chicken stock1,5kg Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed55g (¼ cup) unsalted butter4 large egg yolks240ml (1 cup) sour cream110g (1 cup) Parmesan cheese, grated

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