Shepherd's Pie is an old Irish recipe that is traditionally made with ground lamb, but I usually make mine with ground beef because it's easier to find, less expensive, and I realize that many people don't like lamb. It's a great dish to make for your family, true comfort food, and wonderful to take to a potluck or to anyone you are making a meal for.
I've kind of made this dish up along the way, so if you have any questions, feel free to post them or send me an email:
KilKenney Shepherd's Pie:
Serves 4 - 6 (easily doubled)
1 Large Onion - chopped
2 Cloves Garlic - minced
1 lb Lean Ground Beef
1 bag frozen mixed vegetables
1 C beef broth - or more as needed
1/2 bottle Guinness Beer - optional
1/4 C flour (regular or a gluten free flour mix)
1 Tsp dried Oregano
1 Tsp dried Rosemary, crushed
Salt & Pepper
4 russet potatoes
1/2 cup milk
2 Tbsp butter (or more to taste)
1/2 C shredded parmesan cheese
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
2. In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, heat the oil, then add the onion. Saute for a few minutes until soft.
3. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute
4. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, 8 - 10 minutes.
5. Add the flour and cook until "raw" flour taste is out of the pan
6. Deglaze the pan with the Guinness or beef broth - start with 1/2 cup at a time and stir until the sauce has a gravy like consistency. (if you want to skip this step, you can add a jar of prepared gravy instead)
7. Add the oregano & rosemary
8. Add the mixed vegetables
10. Cook until flavors have melded - 10 minutes or so. - add salt & pepper to taste
11. Place meat mixture in a 1 1/2 quart baking dish
12. Meanwhile, bring the potatoes to boil in salted water, cook until tender, about 20 minutes
13. Mash the potatoes with a hot milk/butter mixture add salt
14. Cover with mashed potato mixture
15. Shred cheese over the top
16. Bake until golden - 30 to 35 minute
This is great the second day, so go ahead and make it ahead for a family dinner or party.
Enjoy!
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