A traditional English dish that has become a favorite comfort food here.
SHEPHERDS PIE
Serves:
6 Difficulty Level: 1 (of 5) Prep Time: 30 Minutes Ready In: Less than an hour
INGREDIENTS:
•4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
•1 tablespoon butter
•1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
•1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
•salt and pepper to taste
•5 carrots, chopped
•1 tablespoon vegetable oil
•1 onion, chopped
•1 pound lean ground beef
•2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
•1 tablespoon ketchup
•3/4 cup beef broth
•1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
PROCEDURE:
•Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and
cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes.
•Drain and mash.
•Mix in butter, finely chopped onion and 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Season with
salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
•Bring another large pot of salted water to a boil.
•Add carrots and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes.
•Drain, mash and set aside.
•Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
•Heat oil in a large frying pan.
•Cooked chopped onion until softened
•Add ground beef and cook until well browned.
•Pour off excess fat, then stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
•Add ketchup and beef broth.
•Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
•Spread the ground beef in an even layer on the bottom of a 2 quart casserole
dish.
•Next, spread a layer of mashed carrots.
•Top with the mashed potato mixture and sprinkle with remaining shredded
cheese.
•Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Enjoy
Chef Phil
Sure to be a hit with the family on
some of these cold winter nights.
