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Pub Style Shepherd's Pie

  • Yield: 6 Servings
  • Level: Intermediate

Time

  • Total: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Prep: 20 minutes
  • Cook: 30 minutes
  • Inactive: 40 minutes

Ingredients

Filling

  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1 Large Onion
  • 2 Medium Carrots
  • 4oz White Mushrooms
  • 1 1/2 Pounds Ground Sirloin (90/10)
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 5 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 1/2 Cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 Cup Dry, Dark Stout (Guinness)
  • 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 2 Teaspoons Fresh Thyme
  • 1 Cup Peas

Topping

  • 2 1/2 Pounds Russet Potatoes
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1/3 Cup Heavy Cream
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper

Preparation

Filling

  • Finely Chop Onion
  • Peel And Finely Chop Carrot
  • Finely Chop Mushroom
  • Mince Thyme

Topping

  • Chop Potatoes (2" Cubes)
  • Melt Butter
  • Bring Heavy Cream To Room Temperature

Directions

Potatoes

  • Preheat oven to 375° F (190° C).
  • Place potatoes in large pan full of cold water over medium-high heat.
  • Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook potatoes until fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain, return to pan, and cover.

Vegetables

  • Melt butter in large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onions, carrots, mushrooms, and a pinch of salt.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are starting to brown, about 7 minutes.
  • Remove to small bowl and set aside.

Filling

  • Add ground beef to large pan along with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  • Cook until completely browned on all sides.
  • Drain as much grease as possible.
  • Add vegetables to pan with beef.
  • Add tomato paste and flour.
  • Coat beef and vegetables completely.
  • Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes to brown tomato paste and flour.
  • Slowly pour in dry stout and chicken broth.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook until liquids thicken and start to bubble.
  • Carefully stir in soy sauce, thyme, and peas.

Potato Topping

  • Warm 1/3 cup heavy cream and 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Add warm mixture to cooked potatoes.
  • Mash potatoes until smooth.
  • Season with salt and black pepper.

Final Steps

  • Pour filling into 9x13 pan.
  • Spread mashed potatoes evenly over filling.
  • Place pan into oven and bake for about 40 minutes, until potatoes are browned and filing is bubbly.
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