Teeney's American Shepherd's Pie. .with the kind of refrigeration we had in our homes, cooked meat could be kept much more safely than raw. Therefore, when housewives bought their Sunday meat they selected pieces large enough to. Shepherd's Pie comes to us from England, and is traditionally made with lamb or mutton.
American Shepherd's Pie, known elsewhere as Cottage Pie, is a casserole containing ground beef, vegetables such as carrots, peas and corn, and topped with a layer of mashed potatoes. It's a great way to use up both leftover vegetables and mashed potatoes. The American shepherd's pie is different because it has its own natural and awesome mushroom taste, as mushrooms are added to the recipe. You can cook Teeney's American Shepherd's Pie using 15 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you achieve that.
Ingredients of Teeney's American Shepherd's Pie
- You need 4 large of Potatoes.
- Prepare 1 of Onion (chopped fine).
- You need 2 cup of Sweet Corn.
- It's 2 large of Carrots (peeled and chopped).
- You need 1 tbsp of Minced Garlic.
- Prepare 2 lb of Ground Beef.
- It's 2 tbsp of Flour.
- Prepare 1/2 cup of Worcestershire Sauce.
- It's 2 can of Green Beans.
- Prepare 1/2 cup of Beef Broth (possibly bullion instead for a more salty alternative).
- It's 4 tbsp of Butter.
- Prepare 1/4 cup of Half-and-Half or Milk.
- You need 2 cup of Shredded Cheddar Cheese.
- It's 1 of as needed Salt and Pepper.
- Prepare 1 of Cumin, Rosemary and Thyme (optional).
Another good part is that the potatoes are loaded with cheese, which is really awesome for the cheese lovers, isn't it? This American shepherds pie is a great way to celebrate St. It is made with hamburger but you could use lamb or mutton. This is the way my family likes it.
Teeney's American Shepherd's Pie step by step
- Preheat oven to 400°F..
- Start the mashed potatoes: Peel and cut potatoes (1/2 inch or quartered). Place in pan and cover with cold water (1/2 in over potatoes). Set over high heat, cover and bring to a boil. [start step 3 then return to potatoes] ((Once boiling, uncover, decrease the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until tender and easily crushed with tongs, approximately 15-20 mins.)).
- In a large sauté pan with oil, sauté onions and carrots, then garlic. Add ground beef and cook through until brown..
- Continue filling: Sprinkle meat with flour and toss to coat. Add salt/pepper and cumin (optional), add Worcestershire Sauce, Beef Broth, and Rosemary/ Thyme (optional). Brind to boil, cover and simmer low and covered until sauce is thick (10-15 mins)..
- Mash Potatoes: Add half-and-half or milk, butter, and salt/pepper to drained potatoes. Mash until smooth..
- Continue filling: Add corn and green beans (peas optional) for just a few mins to heat..
- Combine in lightly greased 3 qt casserole dish: Beef filling on bottom. Sprinkle layer of cheese on top. Top with mashed potatoes. (Make sure the potatoes seal the beef filling in so it doesn't boil and create a mess.) Use a fork to make rivets on the top of the mashed potatoes. Add small amount of paprika on top..
- Bake dish for 25-30 minutes in oven at 400°F. Let cool (about 15 mins)..
Shepherd's Pie is a recipe your family will enjoy anytime. This cottage pie is an American variation of traditional shepherd's pie that is sure to please any meat and potatoes fan. The ground beef has a natural rich mushroom gravy and the potatoes are loaded with cheese. So, I hope that fulfills your request for how I make shepherd's pie. I hope you try it and I hope you enjoy it.
