Classic Shepherd's Pie (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat Filling
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1 pound lean ground beef or lamb
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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2 tablespoons flour
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1 cup beef broth
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
→ Potato Topping
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2.5 pounds Russet potatoes
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1/4 cup butter
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3 cloves garlic
→ Seasonings
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1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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Pepper to taste
# Instructions:
01 -
Boil potatoes. Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in top third.
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Cook onion and beef, add seasonings and tomato paste. Add broth and vegetables.
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Mash cooked potatoes with warmed cream, butter, and garlic.
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Layer meat mixture in 9x13 dish, top with mashed potatoes. Create texture with fork.
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Bake 30 minutes, broil briefly to brown. Rest before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
Can make ahead
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Freezes well
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Great for leftovers