The Best Classic Shepherd's Pie

Name: The Best Classic Shepherd's Pie
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb. 90% lean ground beef (or ground lamb); 2 teaspoons dried parsley leaves; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup chopped yellow onion; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup beef broth; 1 cup frozen mixed peas & carrots; 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels; 1.5-2 lb. russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/3 cup half & half; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Ground beef or lamb simmered in gravy with vegetables, topped with cheesy mashed potatoes and baked.

6 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb. 90% lean ground beef (or ground lamb)
2 teaspoons dried parsley leaves
1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup chopped yellow onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup beef broth
1 cup frozen mixed peas & carrots
1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
1.5-2 lb. russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup half & half
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Steps

cook garlic 1 min
add flour and paste
simmer meat gravy
boil potatoes
mash potatoes
assemble casserole
bake casserole

Source: Amanda Finks, The Wholesome Dish

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