Traditional Irish Shepherd's Pie Recipe - Food.com - 302120

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Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 40 mins Serves: 4-6, Yield: 1.0 pie

Traditional Irish Shepherd's PieBy Dewdropdeb on May 05, 2008

About This Recipe"Posting this per a request. I've said it once and I'll say it again there isnothing Irish about Corned Beef and Cabbage, but Shepherd's Pie hasalways been and still is a staple of traditional Irish cooking. This is a reallyeasy, but tasty recipe that the whole family will enjoy. It's nutritionally soundwith all the major food groups represented. The British use lamb in their Shepherd's Pie, but we'vealways used beef. Do whatever you prefer or even try turkey if you're watching fat content. This sauce islovely and rich and should go well with any meat. You can use fresh or leftover mashed potato. I usuallyuse 3 tbsp of ketchup instead of the 2tbsp of tomato paste as I like the hint of sweetness, but traditionallythe paste would be more sound! You can also make individual pies which are always a hit with the kids.This freezes beautifully too, so make two and save one! Just let it defrost and glaze with the egg and popinto the oven as directed. Enjoy! :)"

Ingredients1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 lb ground beef or 1 lb lamb

1 large onions, finely diced

3 -4 large carrots, finely diced

1 cup frozen peas

3 -4 sprigs fresh thyme, finely chopped

2 tablespoons flour

1 tablespoon butter

1 glass red wine

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 cup stock

1 large quantity mashed potatoes ( estimating 1L or 6 cups, fresh or leftover)

1 eggs, beaten

grated parmesan cheese (optional)

DirectionsPre-heat oven to 200C/400°F.1.

Saute carrots in the olive oil until starting to get tender.2.

Add in the onions and saute for a minute or two then add the meat.3.

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Page 2 of 2Traditional Irish Shepherd's Pie (cont.)

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value

Calories 440.0 Calories from Fat 223 50%

Nutrition FactsServing Size: 1 (211 g)Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value

Total Fat 24.8g 38%

Saturated Fat 9.4g 47%

Cholesterol 131.2mg 43%

Sugars 7.9 g

Sodium 341.3mg 14%

Total Carbohydrate 20.8g 6%

Dietary Fiber 4.2g 16%

Sugars 7.9 g 31%

Protein 26.1g 52%

DirectionsSeason with black pepper and thyme.4.

Cook until browned then drain fat.5.

Add the butter and peas.6.

Sprinkle with flour and stir through.7.

Add tomato paste, wine and Worcestershire sauce.8.

Let this reduce slightly then add the chicken stock. Allow to reduce down until you have a thickmeaty gravy. Season to your taste.

9.

Remove from heat. Grease an oven proof dish** (9x13 works for me, as does an oval baker) withbutter and add the sauce.

10.

Spoon or pipe the mashed potatoes over top. Brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese ifusing.

11.

Bake for about 20 minutes or until the potato is nice and browned on top.12.

Serve as is or with some crusty bread to mop up that yummy sauce!13.

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