Mike's Shepherd's Pie | Fleur & Mike

You asked us to make it, so this week, we proudly present Mike's world famous Shepherd's Pie! Together with Sous-chef Fleur, they show us how to make this great British classic.
How do you make Shepherd's Pie? Do you have a secret ingredient? Let Fleur and Mike know below in the comments.
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Full recipe instructions...
Serves: 4
Ready in: 1 hour 15 minutes
Prep time: 15 mins
Cooking time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
1kg Jersey Royal new potatoes
50g unsalted English butter by Sainsbury's
1 table spoon olive oil by Sainsbury's
1 onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 x 500g pack British lamb mince by Sainsbury's
Small glass red wine
Carton of 'Italian chopped tomatoes in tomato juice' 390g
1 tea spoon gravy powder
1 sprig rosemary
350g of frozen So Organic peas
75g of Basics grated cheddar
Method:
1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add the mince and cook, stirring, for 10 minutes until browned. Add the red wine, the chopped tomatoes, gravy and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper and simmer. Finally add the peas.
2. Put the potatoes in a large pan, cover with cold water and bring to the boil. Cook for 10 minutes until tender. Drain and mash with the butter. Season with freshly ground black pepper and set aside.
3. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 180°C, fan 160°C, gas 4. Spoon the beef mixture into a large oven proof dish. Top with the mashed potato, cheddar cheese and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbling.
4. While the pie is cooking, steam or boil accompanying vegetables until tender. Drain and serve with the shepherd's pie.
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[@VideoPrettyBrilliant]

You're such a natural in front of the camera Mike, well done you! ;D

[@xkstrycharz]

the way Mike looks at Fleur melts my heart

[@ZK2001-n1f]

THEY'RE SO CUTE TOGETHER!! I LUV WHEN HE CALLED HER DARLING!

[@damblondy]

Cute video! Mike is a natural! 👍

[@IheartAus]

Well done Mike, you're a natural in the kitchen and in front of the camera!!! I love you guys!

[@NicolaWilsonKinder]

you two should be on television! x

[@millyphillips2808]

They look so happy with each other!

[@kellym587]

Yay!!!! I'm an American who reallllyyyy wants to visit the UK, so this recipe excites me! You two are amazing. Love you both!

[@boland73]

I'm loving seeing Mike in a video series! He seems much more comfortable in videos now then when Fleur first started putting him in her vlogs and stuff :P Loving the series!! :D

[@naimazaheer]

I feel you are channeling the Top Gear guys with your awesome hosting! Major props Mike!

[@peffbee88]

you two are so adorable together! I wish I get a husband like Mike one day!

[@wayneporter389]

Greetings from Birmingham, Alabama. We made Mike's shepherd's pie for dinner tonight and, honestly, it was the best we've ever had. Thank you for sharing the recipe. It will become part of our permanent culinary repertoire.

[@anniemodelstar]

This one is my fav! I love watching them together!

[@rachaelmimbs5659]

i absolutely love your chemistry! so evident on screen and a treat for others to watch!

[@lyrical_liriael]

This video makes me so hungry and when he calls her "my darling" I just melt. Seriously, I'm jealous of this couple.

[@alinahaylie]

Love the way you guys look at each other!

[@AdrianaRangelTV]

Oh my gosh, I am so happy when I watch their videos! They are so sweet and their love is so genuine! So entertaining and great, they deserve all their success :D

[@novellla]

I am in love with Mike! And you too Fleur! You both work so well together on camera.

[@ThePinkBunny87]

Love watching you cook your so cute together.

[@Mumoftwins24]

It shows how much I love you two that I watched this even though I loathe Shepherd's Pie

[@EnglishwithLauraJane]

I LOVE these videos with Mike and Fleur! :)

[@EEN63]

Looks delish! The two of you are so cute together. Love the banter and the delicious looking food! Looking forward to more fun recipes!

[@storieswithtea]

looks fantastic! i enjoy your videos on this channel so much!!

[@banjobetty2250]

Looks lovely and I'm hungry now (even though it is 5am). One incredibly minor quibble - I have learnt that you should add garlic after onions have been cooking a while as onions take longer so the garlic will go bitter if cooked for same time. My secret extras are tomato puree and a dollop of Branston pickle.

[@anjmehra]

I prefer to use stock cubes rather than gravy granules. They've got a bit more flavour. Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce too!

[@MikeDeForce]

That sounds cool! will give that a try next time. Thanks :)

[@anjmehra]

MikeDeForce my pleasure =) Shepherd's pie was my student staple!

[@MikeDeForce]

One of any students 5 a day!! haha

[@vivatramp]

YES, FLEUR! I always smother shepherd's pie in ketchup!

[@NoriGrace]

I smother everything in ketchup haha :P

[@stineeriksen8295]

I love these two, they are just such a cute couple :-D

[@melodyait]

Turned out great and love "Chef" Mike's shirt, too. What a lovely, fun couple you two make. :)

[@a11150n]

Oh wow i will defiantly be giving this recipe a try. Think il make it for my parents and fiance one evening! Mike you are great in front of the camera, Fleur has trained you well! Thanks Guys..xx

[@MikeDeForce]

Hope it goes well! Thanks :)

[@gemmahake7777]

This was soooooo cuteeeee! I love these videos:) I love watching cooking videos and I love Mike and Fluer so put them together and its amazing! When Fleur said "I don't do things gently" I was laughing so hard omg hahahaha xx

[@ariadne3838]

You two are so good together. Mike, you are amazing. The Shepherd's pie looks so good.

[@cindyloveofbook]

I always make Shepherds pie so its nice to find a new way to mix it up and I will be trying this recipe for sure. Fleur I hear you on the ketchup and always either add it to the mix or when its done cooking. My husband is like Mike and hates it..Thanks for sharing Fleur and Mike :)

[@4jenerations]

Fleur and Mike this was such a phenomenal recipe in my home!! Thanks!!!!!

[@AmyCatalano]

So glad you two decided to do this, super entertaining! :)

[@greenlimabean]

ive watched this twice now and im a vegetarian. I love mikes technique with the potato topping. love the rosemary and so many peas! ill use lentils instead of meat, but use his spices and technique. brilliant.

[@greenlimabean]

update... I made it and it is delicious. love the crispy crust of potato.

[@JustLindsayH]

I will definitely be making this in the Fall and Winter! I love that Mike added the tomatoes. Looks really yummy!

[@EmilyUhl]

Love this new venture! :)

[@heidishome2937]

This looks splendid!!! I make this but your recipe offers a bit of a twist. I will be trying this Yummy!!! Great video!!!

[@louisestarash]

Love them both! so natural xx

[@mariejoplaganas7344]

Fleur and Mike are my favorite couple on KZbin!!!!

[@CindyKhorFilms]

Hearty, meaty, comforting and warming... That's all I can say about shepherd's pie. Miss this dish so much after coming back to Singapore as it's quite difficult to get it here.

[@XOSabinaXO]

Wow...Mike's really good with cooking! That looks awesome! Congrats you two! Love the channel and i'm lookin' forward to seeing all of your recipes! You are so cute together!:)XOXO

[@aubreysone542]

I love watching these videos! You guys do such an amazing job!

[@jovicrazed]

I have this in the oven right now. This is the second time I've made this recipe. It is so good. I made a couple subs though as I don't eat lamb and I used corn instead of peas. I thihk the rosemary makes all the difference. So, so good!

[@abbieearl3391]

I love these two! Really enjoying the videos :)

[@sadiesmiles2]

Yay! Go Mike! You are both very enthusiastic about your food and it shines through but I've been watching Fleurs vlogs for aaages so knew you's would be naturals xoxo

[@talliemorgan8915]

Think I'm going to cook this tonight💜 Thanks Mike and Fleur!

[@mrsdjmarcer1985]

Mike that looks fab! Cooking this the weekend for sure!!!

[@michaeladayvgs]

Skin on the potatos would be the killer for me! An easy fix though, love this new series :)

[@jasiaaj]

Mike is really good at it! He is doing such a great job as a chef of your kitchen! I love love you guys!!!!

[@AlHijaabiBaby]

I love adding a bit of sweet potato to my mash before putting it on top of the mince. Deeeeeelicious

[@29kiterunner]

That looks delicious! Loving these videos Fleur and Mike!

[@evilsasha]

that looks like an excellent recipe, I am definitely tempted to try it. and, of course, the two of you are an absolute joy to watch every time :) can't wait for the next video already

[@GoodandDelicious]

British food is pure comfort! Stop bashing it, people! (not that anyone here is). When I lived in Frederick, Maryland (USA) years ago, the only shop opened in the downtown area late at night was this British good stores thus I became acquainted with lots of different types of British food and candy. It was heaven! If you're in America lots of Cost Plus World Market stores sell British treacle sauce. Use that instead of molasses and they also sell Golden Syrup (and at Whole Foods and lots of random grocery stores). Use golden syrup instead of corn syrup and even in place of pancake syrup. I had a friend send me over Mixed Spice which you use like Pumpkin Spice (love! [the mixed spice that is]) and also their mix for royal icing. I don't know what it is about it that's different than making your own royal icing, but it's fantastic! She also sent me a vile of their Fairy dish soap... LOVE the smell. Sainsbury's send me a bottle, please!

[@GoodandDelicious]

PS- if you ever need a food writer to help translate a recipe so it would work in the US, I'm your girl!

[@bartlettje]

Mmmmm yum yum, I love Shepherd's pie!

[@TheMaria0306]

I love how Mike used to be so shy around the camera lol. He's a natural!

[@deevargas469]

Bravo Mike! Nice to see your personality coming out. Not sure if Fleur liked being the sidekick, not the star. But I enjoyed your commentary.

[@JessicaTanDarylNgVlogs]

OMG! I love video with both of you together! Keep making more videos!!!

[@Shelley9090]

I use textured vegetable protein or vegetarian crumbles for my Shepherd's Pie instead of meat, and use vegetable stock to make a gravy. Then it's mushrooms instead of peas (though I may add some peas next time...they looked good in there!). So it's a vegetarian version, but one of my family's favorites. I got the recipe from the late Linda McCartney's first cookbook and just made it my own over the years. Great job, Mike!

[@KillPriyanka]

I love this! Mike looks like a pro!

[@melledelvani]

I've been wanting to try shepherd's pie. This one looks quite easy. Well done, Mike.

[@hilararoula]

you two are so cute!!! I love watching you!!

[@guamgurl94]

I've never had a shepherd's pie, thank you for this, I'm going to make this!!!

[@leelee51713]

I enjoyed your video very much. I can't wait to see what you cook next!

[@LauraRebecca21]

that looks so yummy!! I'm feeling very hungry now

[@charmingandwitty]

Dinner for Saturday....love your new channel. Have to do the conversions for US but no big deal at all. Keep up the amazing videos !!!!

[@twilightermonse]

Can't wait to try it!! Thanks for sharing

[@leslielopez620]

WOW! Looks delish!!! I can't wait to make this!!!

[@nae383]

You two are so competitive, it is so cute! Loving the series!!! You should do some cakes and such.

[@rosewhittakaaaa]

That looks so delicious! 😋😋

[@Joysteib]

I had heard of Shepard's Pie but had no clue as to what it consisted. Seeing it from scratch it is a dish I know I would love to try myself. Looks yummy and thanks for sharing with us.

[@greenfairy0526]

one of my favorite dishes.....I add a bit of french fried onion toppers towards the end so they get browned they are amazing on top if you like onion.

[@stephaniepace7532]

Hi guys! Made the shepherds pie for my husband and son we are from arizona the us and don't normally eat English food! So yummy can't wait to see what you two cook up next!

[@Gidget13mwa]

Have to admit that I put a squirt of ketchup and a splash of garlic oil and lots of pepper in mine! Your looks so good and a fav of mine too!!!!

[@nicolemarsham659]

I'm vegetarian so I don't eat shepherds pie but you two are so lovely together to watch that I watched it anyway, haha! Xo

[@petal206]

This is making me hungry! Looks yummy, perfect for the darker nights :) x

[@yk202ky]

Nicely done Mike! That looks delicious!! :)

[@meme920]

Great video Mike and Fleur! I love watching yall together! I'm gonna try making this a vegetarian way...good luck on this new series! :)

[@gemmaradburn-todd9857]

This looks so lovely! My mum makes shepherds pie and I tend to get a bit bored of the one she does, so I will suggest this to her! :) xx

[@Retrosplenial]

Looks yummy! Can't wait to cook this.

[@mrssarahd4]

I make it almost exactly the same! I throw in carrots :). Yum!

[@LottyDotty05]

Yall are just adorable!! And I've always wanted to try and make this but I thought it was hard but this looks super easy!!

[@MikeDeForce]

It's really easy give it a go! Thanks :)

[@Sarafc7]

I have to make this version for my husband-- shepherds pie is his favourite and I'm sure he'd love this! :D

[@cooliosification]

Mike is such a lovely person :)

[@watermellonarchie]

I use red wine and crushed tomatoes in mine too! i simmer it for about an hour to reduce it down before popping it into the oven

[@simplyjosey]

you guys are naturals

[@debradoeling218]

I'm definitely going to make this tomorrow! Never had it before, but it looks delicious:)

[@NicoleGiamatti]

I'm going to give this a go for my kids.

[@catherinemay27]

This looks incredible.

[@lovelylola20]

mike should have his own cooking show!!

[@shelbydm5999]

I watches this with my dad and both our mouths were watering 😝

[@krisjaa1]

This was so much fun to look, I actually got excited to try this, although it's not a traditional food here in Finland :D Way to go Fleur&Mike! :)

[@sasuki604]

haha i agree with fleur on the ketchup! I love that stuff! :D

[@caoimhebearr]

That looks soooo good. Try throwing in a couple of basil leaves too. It'll pull out the stronger flavours of the tomato. It's great instead of ketchup, which I know you hate.

[@KrawallTusse]

I need to make this! :D

[@FiSh4ewa]

never tasted a Shepher's pie but it looks delicious and now i want it ! :D

[@kitaara3817]

Love watching your vids! For a spicier sheppards pie adding some crushed ginger+garlic some fresh chilli, thyme and a bayleaf are amazing sautéed with the onion as part of the base. Also passata is a bit sweeter and cooks faster than crushed tomato. I'd also use a good quality beef stock to thicken instead of gravy powder. Also some smoked paprika gives it a lovely flavour and colour 😊

[@MikeDeForce]

Some cool stuff! Love the idea of paprika! might just be adding that next time! Thanks :)

[@laurenelizabeth3990]

This is my favorite food! I usually put carrots in mine too though. I've never tried it with ketchup, but am a huge ketchup fan. My fiance, similiar to Mike, is totally not! You two are so cute, and I love these new cooking videos :)

[@Cushniemonster22]

Great video Mike and Fleur. I'll be making this for my family for dinner this week. Also, Mike, your a natural in front of the camera :D Much love to ya'll from Miami

[@MikeDeForce]

Cool have fun making it!! :)

[@ihartsnowyo]

Great series.