Delicious Easy Shepherd's Pie |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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The secret to this wonderful dish is the texture of the meat which is ground 3 times. have the butcher grind 2 more times. I use the Idaho Reds instant potatoes I find at Costco. EASY! EASY! EASY! Ingredients:
4 cups mashed potatoes, made from instant mashed potatoes |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
2 1/2 lbs ground chuck or 2 1/2 lbs ground sirloin, not too lean but not too fatty |
2 large garlic cloves, chopped |
2 bay leaves |
3 tablespoons flour |
2 cups beef stock |
1 (8 ounce) can chopped tomatoes |
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas and carrots |
1 cup frozen pearl onions |
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley |
Directions:
1. Unwrap frozen peas & carrots and place box on paper towel in microwave oven, cook for 5 minutes to thaw and drain on the towel.
2. In nice sized pan over medium heat, add the oil to coat the pan.
3. Add meat, garlic, onions & bay leaves.
4. Season with a little Salt & Pepper.
5. When the meat is browned, sprinkle with flour and stir while cooking for 3-4 more minutes.
6. Stir in beef broth and cook for 2 minutes until mixture starts to thicken.
7. Add peas & carrots, parsley & tomatoes.
8. If needed you may want to cook down a little uncovered if it seems too juicy .
9. Remove the bay leaves.
10. Spoon evenly in sprayed 9 x 13 pan and cover with mashed potatoes & dot with butter.
11. Bake 350F oven for 30 minutes or until potatoes are nice and golden.
12. **A TIP FOR LOWER FAT IS TO RINSE & DRAIN BROWNED MEAT WITH HOT-HOT WATER BEFORE ADDING BEEF STOCK**.
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