It’s that time of year again when you need ye Old Shepherd’s Pie. This hearty dish is delicious and warm. This recipe will be a family favorite that everyone will want to make again and again.
Basic Ingredients for recipe for shepherds pie
4 large russet potatoes, peeled & cubed
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup cream cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
MEAT FILLING
ground lamb or ground beef: one and half
Two tablespoons butter
One medium-sized white onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Two cups beef broth
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to your liking
One cup frozen carrots and peas
Half cup froze corn kernels
1/4 teaspoon Thyme To top
Two cups cheddar cheese
How do you make recipe for shepherds pie
First of all, Place potatoes in a large saucepan of boiling water. Boil the potatoes for fifteen to twenty minutes until they are soft. After this, Cook ground lamb or ground beef in a large saucepan on medium heat for five minutes.
Sauté onion until softened and translucent, approximately 5 to 7 min. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter. Let it melt completely before adding the flour. Mix well and cook for about 1-2 minutes.
Bring to a boil the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and water. Add the frozen peas and carrots, as well as corn, to the saucepan. Stir frequently until the sauce thickens.
Now, you can mash the potatoes. After this, Use a potato masher, or a hand mixer to mash the potatoes. Add the butter, cream cheese, and salt to the mashed potatoes. Stir until all is melted.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch pan. Place the meat and vegetable mixture in the bottom of the baking pan. Layer mashed potatoes on top. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top. Bake covered in 350° oven for 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and warm.