shepherds pid

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conyers, GA
Updated on Oct 17, 2013

Have made this for years. Easy recipe that you can use with ground beef or lamb.. I tend to mix as my kids just are not crazy for lamb like ole mom is.. sometimes I just leave out the lamb all together .. everything in 1 even has the veggies in there.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 - potatoes, mashed
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons parsley flakes
  • 1 1/2 pounds meat (ground beef and lamb. or any single or combo of)
  • 1 package frozen mixed veggies
  • 3 cups water
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 - onion , chopped
  • 2 - beef bouillon, cubes
  • 1 - bay leaf
  • - worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 2-3 tablespoons cajun seasoning (more for spicier)
  • 1 1/3 tablespoons flour
  • 1* 1 1/2 cups grated cheese ( cheddar, monterrey, colby jack your choice)

How To Make shepherds pid

  • Step 1
    boil potatoes until tender . drain. add milk, salt, pepper, butter, parsley and mash . you want them to be light and fluffy to spread on top.
  • Step 2
    brown meat in skillet with onion and garlic, do not drain!
  • Step 3
    add cajun spice, bouillon cubes and mash, Add flour . Stir mixing well
  • Step 4
    slowly add water to meat mixture over med high heat and cook until thickened . add Worcestershire and mustard. Add frozen veggies and cook for 10 minutes or med low.
  • Step 5
    once veggies are tender pour mixture into casserole dish . Top with mashed potatoes ( its easier if you pipe them on using a pastry bag but dropping gently on top and spreading will work just be light handed to not push taters down into mixture
  • Step 6
    bake at 350 for 15 minutes. Top with cheese and cook 15 more minutes. Let rest for 15. Enjoy!

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Category: Beef
Category: Casseroles
Keyword: #lamb
Keyword: #Potatoes
Keyword: #beef
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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