basic shepherds pie

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124 Pinches
Saltville, VA
Updated on Jan 27, 2010
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Ingredients

  • 5 large sweet potatoes, peeled, cubed
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • pinch nutmeg
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 - onions, diced
  • 1 - celery stalk, finely chopped
  • 1 - carrot, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce

How To Make basic shepherds pie

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

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