Irish Shepherd's Pie

 

This is our Irish families recipe for Shepherd's Pie. We use ground beef rather than lamb with a mix of vegetables that is simmered in a rich gravy. We top it with creamy cheesy mashed potatoes then bake it in the oven. It is a heavenly casserole and will serve a hungry family with a very satisficing meal.

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How To Make Irish Shepherd's Pie

Brown the lean ground beef in 2 tablespoons butter then add the onions and garlic. Cook the mixture until the onions are clear.

Add the mushrooms into the mixture and mix well. Cook the mixture until the mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally.

Add the rosemary, thyme, parsley, salt and pepper, mix well. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and continue to cook for about 5 minutes.

Stir in the flour and tomato paste, make sure that the flour and tomato paste is completely

 incorporated into the mixture.

Stir in the broth and then stir in the frozen vegetables. Bring the mixture to a slow boil and reduce to simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes stirring occasionally, place the lid on the skillet and set aside.

Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover them with water, add a 2 teaspoons salt to the water. Bring the potatoes to boil, then reduce the heat to medium low. Cook the potatoes about 10 minutes or until tender.

Drain the potatoes, making sure there is no liquid left in the cooking pot.

Add the butter, half & half, salt and pepper.

With an electric hand mixer, whip the potatoes until they are creamy. Add the cheese to the potatoes and continue to mix until incorporated.

Pour the meat and vegetable filling into a 9 X 13 baking dish. Spread the mixture evenly over the dish. 

Top the meat mixture with the mashed potatoes and spread it evenly.

Bake in a 400 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes, just until the potatoes are turning brown on the edges. Remove to a cooling rack and let cool for about 15 minutes before serving.

Recipe

Yield: 8

Author: Miz Helen's Kitchen

Irish Shepherds Pie

This is our families recipe for Shepherd's Pie. We use beef and vegetables in a rich gravy, covered with cheesy mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

Meat Filling

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound ground chuck
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups white mushrooms, sliced
• 1 teaspoon rosemary leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1-1/2 cups beef broth
• 2 cups frozen mixed peas, carrots & corn

Mashed Potato Topping

• 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes
• 2 teaspoons salt for the boiling water
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup half & half
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Instructions

Meat Filling

1. Add the butter to a large hot skillet. Lightly brown the ground chuck and then add the onion and garlic, then cook until the onions are clear.
2. Add the mushrooms and mix in well. Cook the meat and mushrooms until the mushrooms are tender. Add the Worcestershire Sauce and stir well.
3. Add the rosemary, thyme, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix well then cook this mixture for about 1 or 2 minutes.
4. Add the flour and the tomato paste to the mixture. Stir until the flour and tomato paste are incorporated into the mixture.
5. Add the broth and frozen vegetables. Stirring bring the mixture to a boil then reduce the temperature to simmer for about 5 to 10 minutes. Set the mixture aside.

Make Mashed Potato Topping

1. Place the potatoes into a large stew pot and cover with water, add the salt. Bring to a boil then reduce to a medium low. Cook the potatoes until tender, then drain.
2. Making sure there is no liquid in the pot with the potatoes, add the butter, half & half, salt and pepper.
3. With an electric hand mixer whip the potatoes until they are smooth and creamy. Add the parmesan cheese and continue to whip until incorporated.

Assemble The Casserole

1. Pour the meat mixture into a 9 X 13 baking dish. Spread the layer until it is even on top. Spoon the potatoes on top of the meat mixture and even the layer. Bake the casserole at 400 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.
2. Remove from the oven to a cooling rack and cool for 15 minutes before serving.

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This casserole will serve the family a delicious meal or it is a great casserole to take to a covered dish dinner.

Enjoy the recipe!

It is a pleasure to see you here at the cottage and sure hope you enjoy our family recipes that you will find here. Hope you have a fantastic week and come back to see us real soon!

Peace and Joy

Miz Helen

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