Classic Shepherd’s Pie

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: 1 hr. 10 minutes | Yields 18 Servings

Ingredients

MEAT FILLING

• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cup chopped yellow onion
• 3 lb. 90% lean ground beef -or ground lamb
• 6 teaspoons dried parsley leaves
• 3 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
• 3 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 6 garlic cloves -minced
• 6 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 cup beef broth
• 3 cup frozen mixed peas & carrots*
• 1.5 cup frozen corn kernels

POTATO TOPPING

• 4.5 – 6 lb. russet potatoes -about 2 large potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
• 24 tablespoons unsalted butter -1 stick
• 1 cup half & half
• 1.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.75 cup parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE THE MEAT FILLING:

1. Add the oil to a large skillet and place it over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add the onions. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the ground beef (or ground lamb) to the skillet and break it apart with a wooden spoon. Add the parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt, and and pepper. Stir well. Cook for 6-8 minutes, until the meat is browned, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the Worcestershire sauce and garlic. Stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the flour and tomato paste. Stir until well incorporated and no clumps of tomato paste remain.
5. Add the broth, frozen peas and carrots, and frozen corn. Bring the liquid to a boil then reduce to simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Set the meat mixture aside. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE THE POTATO TOPPING:

1. Place the potatoes in a large pot. Cover the potatoes with water. Bring the water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are fork tender, 10-15 minutes.
2. Drain the potatoes in a colander. Return the potatoes to the hot pot. Let the potatoes rest in the hot pot for 1 minute to evaporate any remaining liquid.
3. Add butter, half & half, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mash the potatoes and stir until all the ingredients are mixed together.
4. Add the parmesan cheese to the potatoes. Stir until well combined.

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Recipe from The Wholesome Dish by Amanda Finks