FAMILY-FRIENDLY SHEPHERD'S PIE

Family-Friendly Shepherd's Pie image

Provided by John J. OSullivan

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
1 lb ground lamb (or substitute half with another ground meat)
1 cup beef broth or 1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
1 cup frozen peas
2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup milk (any fat content)
kosher salt

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, heat the oil, then add the onion, carrot, and meat. Cook until browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
Drain the fat and add the broth, tomato paste, and herbs. Simmer until the juices thicken, about 10 minutes, then add the peas.
Pour the mixture into a 1 1/2-quart baking dish; set aside.
Meanwhile, bring the potatoes to a boil in salted water. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes; drain.
Mash the potatoes with the butter, milk, and salt.
Spread them over the meat mixture, then crosshatch the top with a fork.
Bake until golden, 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.3, Fat 32.6, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 88.7, Sodium 218.1, Carbohydrate 34.9, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 4.4, Protein 18.4