CURRIED SHEPHERD'S PIE

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This spiced version of the traditional English dish was developed in 1984 by Pierre Franey and Craig Claiborne for an article about budget-friendly meals. Here, the ground beef base is laced with curry powder, cumin and coriander then topped with a pile of fluffy, mashed potatoes dotted with green peas.

Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, casseroles, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 Russet potatoes, about 2 pounds, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
Salt to taste, if desired
1 tablespoon peanut, vegetable or corn oil
3/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 pounds ground lean beef
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup crushed, canned imported tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh or canned chicken broth
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups cooked fresh or frozen green peas
1/2 cup hot milk
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes into a pot and add water to cover and salt to taste. Bring to the boil and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  • As the potatoes cook, heat the oil in a skillet and add the onions and garlic over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they are wilted. Add the curry powder, cumin and coriander and cook briefly, stirring.
  • Add the meat and cook, stirring down with the side of a heavy kitchen spoon to break up the lumps. Add salt, pepper, the tomatoes, broth and sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the broiler.
  • Drain the potatoes and put them through a food mill or a potato ricer back into the pot. Stir in the peas and cook briefly.
  • Add the hot milk, two tablespoons of the butter and pepper, preferably white, beating with a wooden spoon.
  • Heat an eight-cup baking dish (a souffle dish works well) and spoon the piping-hot curried meat into it. Top with the hot mashed potatoes. Smooth over the top. Dot with the remaining tablespoon of butter.
  • Run the mixture under the broiler until the top is golden brown. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 321, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 787 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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