Shepherd Pie .... a winter warming dish we love. I'm making one a month ( as an average) and every time it's a hit in the house.
Easy to make, delicious to eat ......
The Mash :
- Boil the potatoes in salted for at least 20 minutes. I use yellow and sweet potatoes for my mash.
- when tender, drain the water and return them to the pot. Mash them and add the butter, cream cheese, salt, pepper, and return to the stove. Medium heat, stir the potatoes until they don't stick to the side of the pot anymore. The butter will melt, along with the cream cheese and the mash will be creamy and tasty. Season to taste.
- Set aside until the meat is ready.
The meat :
- Hot pan, add olive oil. When the oil is hot ( but not smoking ) add the ground meat and cook thoroughly. Season to taste.
- When the meat is cooked, take it off the pan and add the onion, shallot, garlic, finely diced carrots, green beans and any other vegetable you may want to add. Usually, we use corn and peas, but I'm allergic to both, therefore there will be none of them in my dish.
- Cook until the veggies are tender. Add some broth, and some Worcestershire sauce, season to taste and keep on the heat until the liquid reduces.
- Add your herbs and spices, adjust the seasoning.
In an oven-safe dish, lay the vegetables on the bottom, and cover with the mashed potatoes.
I grate fresh mozzarella and parmesan and put the dish in the oven to broil.
Delicious with a side of lettuce !!
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