EASY TASTY SHEPHERD'S PIE

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Having these ingredients on hand, I winged this one night and it was delicious! I used simple homemade gravy and mashed potatoes which is reflected in the last 8 items in the ingredient list, but by all means if you have left-overs or premade gravy and mashers, use them instead! The italian cheese (finely shredded mozz, provolone etc) I had on hand and thought it would add a little extra oomph to the potatoes and I was right! These were the yummiest mashers I have ever made and I think they made the dish.

Provided by c.walsh

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 lbs ground meat, beef, pork, lamb, turkey, any combo
1 medium onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, 3 of them minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
6 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon rosemary, minced (optional)
8 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
2 lbs potatoes, diced (yukon golds are awesome)
2 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4-1/2 buttermilk
4 ounces Italian cheese blend
2 -4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, to taste

Steps:

  • If you are making homemade mashed potatoes, start them boiling or steaming with 3 cloves of garlic while you prepare meat mixture.
  • Saute onions and minced garlic in oil over medium heat, season with a pinch of salt and pepper for about 3 minutes.
  • Add ground meat and saute until almost done then add mushroom, rosemary and worchestershire and continue cooking til meat is done. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add mixed vegetables and cook until thawed, then drain and add to baking dish. I used a 9x13 corningware casserole dish.
  • In same saute pan, melt butter over medium heat then whisk in flour until combined. (You want a light golden roux.) Then whisk in beef broth and cook continually whisking til gravy thickens, about 5 minutes. Taste and season accordingly, stir into meat mixture.
  • Mash cooked potatoes with cream cheese and sour cream. I used my kitchenaid stand mixer for ease and consistency, but not necessary. Slowly add buttermilk until you reach desired consistency. Salt and pepper to taste. Stir in italian cheese.
  • Spread potatoes over meat mixture, sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.8, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 22.2, Sodium 747.8, Carbohydrate 29.3, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 1.9, Protein 6.8

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