Basic Shepherds Pie
5 large Sweet potatoes -- quartered
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
pinch nutmeg
salt & pepper to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium onions -- diced
1 stalk celery -- finely chopped
1 medium carrot -- diced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
1 pound lean ground beef
2 cups cooked roast beef -- diced
3 tablespoons flour
1/3 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
1. Bring large pot of water to a boil,
cook potatoes until tender, about 20 minutes; drain.
2. Add milk, butter, nutmeg, salt & pepper to potatoes &
mash until smooth & fluffy.
3. Saute onions, carrot, & celery in oil over medium heat
for 5 minutes.
Sprinkle with thyme & chili flakes.
4. Add ground beef, & cook until no longer pink.
5. Stir in roast beef, sprinkle with flour, then pour in
beef broth, tomato paste,worcestershire ssauce, salt & pepper;stir well.
Reduce heat & cook for
5 minutes.
6. Spread meat mixture in a square casserole,
spread mashed potatoes over top
bake 35-45 minutes until heated through.
7. Place under broiler for 1 minute.
Delma
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