MEXICAN SHEPHERD'S PIE

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A great use for left overs! Arrachera beef is a marinated meat used in Mexico for tacos. Left-over roast beef, or even ground beef is a good substitute, however I suggest adding some taco seasoning to the meat.

Provided by Galley Wench

Categories     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 lbs arrachera beef, cooked and diced
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sweet onion, chopped
1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small red pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup flour
2 cups beef broth
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
1 chipotle pepper, seeded and chopped (or 1 jalapeno, diced)
1 teaspoon adobo sauce
1/2 cup carrot, finely diced (optional)
1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup cilantro
4 cups mashed potatoes
1/4 cup sour cream
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Prepare mashed potatoes, using sour cream instead of milk.
  • In skillet over medium heat melt butter and saute onions, peppers until onions are almsot transparent, stir in garlic and saute another minute.
  • Sprinkle flour over mixture and stir for approximately 2 minutes.
  • Whisk in broth and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Thicken gravy 1 minute.
  • Stir in carrots and corn.
  • Add meat and cilantro.
  • Spoon mixture into small rectangular baking dish.
  • Spoon potatoes over meat evenly.
  • Bake for 30+ minutes or until potatoes are light golden brown.
  • Serve immediately.

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