Makes 8 servings
- 1 tablespoon olive oïl
- 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 pounds (1 kg) lean ground lamb
- 2 teaspoons crumbled dried mint
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon oregano leaves
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- 4 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
- Salt and freshly ground Pepper to taste
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 6 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil, add garlic and onion and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the lamb and cook, stirring, until the lamb is no longer pink.
- Drain off any excess fat, add the mint, cinnamon, oregano, allspice, tomatoes, and salt and pepper.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese.
- Butter a 2-quart casserole and turn the mixture into it.
- Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
- For the topping, put the potatoes into a pot with water to cover, cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender.
- Drain, reserving some of the liquid.
- Beat with an electric mixer, adding the butter, salt and pepper, and enough cooking liquid so that the potatoes become fluffy.
- Blend in the parmesan and feta cheeses.
- Spoon the potato mixture over the lamb mixture in the casserole and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned.
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