Go Back
Print
Let's get creative with leftovers! I turned last night's roast lamb shoulder into a hearty lamb parmentier casserole for our dinner: a French shepherd's pie!

Lamb Parmentier

A French take on a shepherd's pie!

Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories per serving 774 kcal

Ingredients

  • 12,5 oz potatoes for mash (350 g), chopped
  • 10,5 oz leftover lamb roast (300 g), pulled
  • 3,5 oz frozen peas and carrots (100 g)
  • 3 tbsp jus or red wine
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 large shallot chopped
  • 1 large garlic clove chopped
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 1 tsp strong mustard
  • 4 tbsp whole milk
  • olive oil
  • pepper
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Fill a pan with water, season with salt and place it over high heat until boiling. Then add the potatoes.

    Get creative with leftovers! I turned last night's lamb shoulder into a hearty lamb parmentier for dinner: a French shepherd's pie!
  2. Cook them until tender and drain them. Then transfer them back to the pan and add the butter.

    Get creative with leftovers! I turned last night's lamb shoulder into a hearty lamb parmentier for dinner: a French shepherd's pie!
  3. Mash the potatoes. Also add the mustard, milk and pepper and salt.

    Get creative with leftovers! I turned last night's lamb shoulder into a hearty lamb parmentier for dinner: a French shepherd's pie!
  4. Mash again and then check the seasoning. Add extra pepper, salt or mustard to taste. Then put the mash aside until later. Pour some olive oil in a pan and place it over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic, shallots, peas, carrots and thyme.

    Get creative with leftovers! I turned last night's lamb shoulder into a hearty lamb parmentier for dinner: a French shepherd's pie!
  5. Cook the ingredients for about 4 minutes. Stir regularly. Then add the pulled lamb and jus (or red wine). Season with pepper and salt.

    Get creative with leftovers! I turned last night's lamb shoulder into a hearty lamb parmentier for dinner: a French shepherd's pie!
  6. Stir well. Then let the lamb warm through for 4 more minutes. Add the balsamic vinegar.

    Get creative with leftovers! I turned last night's lamb shoulder into a hearty lamb parmentier for dinner: a French shepherd's pie!
  7. Stir the ingredients. Then check the seasoning and add extra pepper or salt to taste. Transfer the lamb mixture to a baking dish. Spread it evenly over the bottom using a spatula.

    Get creative with leftovers! I turned last night's lamb shoulder into a hearty lamb parmentier for dinner: a French shepherd's pie!
  8. Then cover with the potato mash.

    Get creative with leftovers! I turned last night's lamb shoulder into a hearty lamb parmentier for dinner: a French shepherd's pie!
  9. Flatten the top again. Bake the lamb parmentier in a preheated oven at 356°F (180°C) for about 30 minutes. After that grill it for 4 minutes until golden. Let the lamb parmentier rest at room temperature for a few minutes. Serve.

    Let's get creative with leftovers! I turned last night's roast lamb shoulder into a hearty lamb parmentier casserole for our dinner: a French shepherd's pie!