Gap Fill - How to cook a Shepherd's Pie

In this activity you need to do several things:


                     1. Watch the video.
                     2. Watch the video again and read the script.
                     3. Fill the gaps with the words in the box 
                         (write down your answers in your exercise book)

Script

Today we are going to cook a Shepherd´s pie, the quick and easy way. You will see the list of ingredients on the side bar.

Step 1, first you will need a fresh and brown new (1)________. Once the meat is brown you will need to remove some of the grease. Next, place the chopped onions into the meat and cook them until they are soft. Then, push the meat and (2)_______ to one side and take the flour and sprinkle it in the bottom of the pan. You want to brown the (3)_______ and add the rest of the flower until you see its browning.

Once the flower has browned and mixed nicely with the meat and the onions, add the (4)________ to create a medium to thick gravy. After the meat, onions and gravy are mixed evenly add your steamed (5)__________. Continue mixing.

Put the meat and vegetables to the side. Now we are going to prepare the (6)__________. I am using instant roasted garlic mash potatoes to make it easier. Just follow the instructions in the side of the box.

On a side note, before adding the (7)________ to the top of the meat and the vegetables you may want to add a little bit of water to add to get to the right thickness.

Add salt, (8)________ and garlic to taste. If it seems a little thin you will need to cook a little longer. Give it one good last stir and smooth out your meat and vegetables.

Step 3, place the cheese evenly on top of the meat and vegetables. You see, most others place the cheese after the potatoes, but we are going to place it between the meat and potatoes to create a nice cheesy (9)_________.

Step 4, scoop the potatoes evenly over the cheese. Largely (10)_________ out the potatoes and be sure to leave a little texture.

Last, we will place it in the oven uncovered and (11)________ for about 18 minutes on 350ºC or until the potatoes have slightly browned. And that is how the teacher makes Shepherd´s pie the quick and easy way.


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bake           potatoes             pepper           meat            water            vegetables 
          onion             cheese               sauce           spread          flour                      
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