Shepherd’s pie advice

[TR888]

Whenever I cook shepherd’s pie, the mash layer partly melts into the lamb mix. Is there any way to avoid this?

[userxx]

Think the meat needs to cool down first.

[SingingGoldfinch]

Is the mash too wet/milky? I don't let the meat cool at all before adding the mash and it never sinks in.

[Bourbonbiccy]

Is your mash too wet, a bit sloppy.

I don't let my meat cool either, I just throw it all together hot, then in the oven.

[suze28]

Don't add milk to the mashed potato when you make it.

[justthecat]

I cook the mince part the day before and let chill overnight. Do mash but let chill before add ( just put nr open kitchen window ) add together and cook whenever

[missmouse101]

Oh! oh! oh! I had a big problem with this, and then I tried a good layer of frozen peas on the meat, to fully cover it, then put on the mash. It really works! I'm always telling people about it!

[MrsElijahMikaelson1]

Your meat is probably too wet-needs very little gravy and has to be ‘thick’-I just cook mine for hours. With the potato, don’t let it over boil and put back on the heat for a bit to stream excess water off before you mash. Neither has to be cold then

[myidentitymycrisis]

I take off most of the gravy before adding a dryish mash, then serve the gravy on the side in a jug

[TR888]

Love the frozen peas tip! I’ll definitely try that, thanks! Good ideas here overall.

[TR888]

A quick update to let you know that I've made the pie and the frozen peas tip really works! Thanks for all the advice x

[missmouse101]

Fabulous! The peas are great for fish pie too! It's so satisfying to have solved the problem isn't it!