SHEPHERDS PIE 1 lb. cooked meat, finely chopped (like hamburger) 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 carrots, finely chopped 3 Tbsp. butter 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley salt and pepper to taste 1/2 c. milk 1 c. well flavored stock (beef broth soup) Stiff mashed potatoes to cover (can use instant mashed potatoes) 2 Tbsp. grated Cheddar cheese Cornstarch paste made by dissolving 2 Tbsp. cornstarch in 2 Tbsp. water
Melt butter in frying pan add the onions & carrots, cooking until they are soft, but not browned. Add the meat & cook until both meat & vegetables are cooked through. If you use hamburger, cook the hamburger & drain then combine the hamburger with the cooked onions & carrots. Add milk & stock & heat thoroughly. Thicken with cornstarch paste & remove from heat. Butter 4 individual dishes or a large oblong baking dish. Allow the meat & vegetables to cool before putting on the mashed potatoes. This may be done the day before & continue with the topping when you wish to finish the dish. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make up the mashed potatoes. Spread the potatoes over the tops of the dish, covering well. Dot with a little butter & sprinkle with the grated cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Serves4. Delma --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
