Shepherd's Pie

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Ingredients

For the mashed potatoes:

  • 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 4 cups water, salted
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Whole bulb of roasted garlic, removed from skin and smashed
  • 4 tablespoons heavy cream (at room temperature)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the meat filling:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (or chicken)
  • 1 pound ground lamb (or you can use all beef)
  • 2 medium-sized carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 1 cup beef stock (or vegetable stock)
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage and parsley leaves
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 to 2 dashes hot sauce, optional

Directions

  1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. 
  2. Drain the water off and add the butter, roasted garlic and cream to the pot.
  3. Mash until smooth and creamy. 
  4. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 
  5. Make the meat filling next. In a large pan over medium heat, add the oil and meat. Cook the meat until it is brown and crumbles.
  6. Add in the carrots and shallots and continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes. Add the stock and stir.
  7. Combine the paprika and thyme, along with the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce and add to the pan.
  8. After an additional 5 minutes or so, add the frozen peas and herbs. Remove from heat and add salt and pepper, to taste. You can also add a dash of hot sauce, if desired.
  9. Pour the meat mixture into a casserole dish but be sure to spoon off any extra fat first. Cover with the warm garlic mashed potatoes – piping them on for a nice presentation.
  10. Place everything under the broiler until lightly browned. 

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