Tasty Thursdays: Shepherd's Pie

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byMarcia Mayne
Tasty Thursdays: Shepherd's Pie
After my first visit to London, I returned home and cooked Shepherd’s Pie almost every week! I couldn’t get enough of it. It’s quite simple to make and very tasty.Shepherd's pie              Here’s a recipe I found on epicurious.comIngredients
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
  • 1 pound ground lamb (or substitute half with another ground meat)
  • 1 cup beef or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or dry rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup milk (any fat content)
  • Kosher salt to taste
Instructions1. Preheat oven to 375°F.2. In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, heat the oil, then add the onion, carrot, and meat. Cook until browned, 8 to 10 minutes.3. Drain the fat and add the broth, tomato paste, and herbs. Simmer until the juices thicken, about 10 minutes, then add the peas.4. Pour the mixture into a 1 1/2-quart baking dish; set aside.5. Meanwhile, bring the potatoes to a boil in salted water. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes; drain.6. Mash the potatoes with the butter, milk, and salt.7. Spread them over the meat mixture, then crosshatch the top with a fork.8. Bake until golden, 30 to 35 minutes.
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8 Comments on "Tasty Thursdays: Shepherd’s Pie"

  1. Jimmyfallon1985 says:
    June 12, 2011 at 11:31 am

    Nice Shepherd’s Pie Recipe 🙂

    I was going to try the bellow recipe but I think I will try yours instead.

    http://www.wascene.com/food-drink/organic-beef-shepherds-pie-recipe/

    Regards,
    Jimmy

    1. Marcia Mayne says:
      June 12, 2011 at 6:05 pm

      Thanks, Jimmy!
      I’ll check out yours as well.
      Thanks for the visit,
      Marcia

  2. awobblyrottenneutron says:
    May 5, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    One of my favourites Marcia

    1. InsideJourneys says:
      May 5, 2011 at 7:28 pm

      I guess it’s British comfort food, right? Can you make it?

  3. Queen of Zoom says:
    May 5, 2011 at 9:07 am

    Shepherd’s pie is awesome!

    1. InsideJourneys says:
      May 5, 2011 at 9:23 am

      Isn’t it?
      Thanks Theresa!

  4. eof737 says:
    May 5, 2011 at 3:25 am

    It was a popular dish in the winter at my high school… I remember it well. I no longer eat meat so goodbye SP but hello to wonderful memories of a satisfying dish. 🙂

    1. InsideJourneys says:
      May 5, 2011 at 8:05 am

      I can see why it would be popular. It’s filling and has the food groups.
      I try to eliminate meat but every now and then a burger tempts me.
      Thanks for stopping by, Elizabeth.

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