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basic shepherds pie

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Recipe by
Linda Lambertson
Saltville, VA
(1 rating)

Ingredients For basic shepherds pie

  • 5 lg
    sweet potatoes, peeled, cubed
  • 1/4 c
    milk
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • pinch
    nutmeg
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 2
    onions, diced
  • 1
    celery stalk, finely chopped
  • 1
    carrot, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp
    thyme
  • 1/4 tsp
    chili flakes
  • 2 lb
    lean ground beef
  • 3 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1/2 c
    beef broth
  • 2 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 2 Tbsp
    worcestershire sauce

How To Make basic shepherds pie

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375.
  • 2
    Bring large pot of water to a boil, cook potatoes until tender, about 20 minutes; drain.
  • 3
    Add milk, butter, nutmeg, salt and pepper to potatoes and mash until smooth and fluffy.
  • 4
    Saute onions, carrot and celery in oil over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • 5
    Sprinkle with thyme and chili flakes.
  • 6
    Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink.
  • 7
    Stir in roast beef, sprinkle with flour, then pour in beef broth, tomato paste, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper; stir well.
  • 8
    Reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes.
  • 9
    Spread meat mixture in a square casserole, spread mashed potatoes over and bake 35-45 minutes until heated through.
  • 10
    Place under broiler for 1 minute.

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