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Irish Shepherds Pie

Shepherds Pie shouts Irish casserole! This recipe has been in my family for years and is always a good standby.  It isn’t just for St. Patrick’s Day…it is a great week night meal.

Irish Shepherds Pie
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Ingredients
  1. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  2. 1 teaspoon black pepper
  3. 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb lamb
  4. 1 large onion, finely diced
  5. 3 -4 large carrots, finely diced
  6. 1 cup frozen peas
  7. 3 -4 sprigs fresh thyme, finely chopped
  8. 2 tablespoons flour
  9. 1 tablespoon butter
  10. 1 glass red wine
  11. 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  12. 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  13. 1 cup stock
  14. 6 cups mashed potatoes
  15. 1 egg, beaten
  16. grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 400°
  2. Saute carrots in the olive oil until tender.
  3. Add in the onions and saute for a minute or two then add ground beef or lamb.
  4. Season with black pepper and thyme
  5. Brown and remove excess fat
  6. Add the butter and peas
  7. Sprinkle with flour and stir through the meat mixture
  8. Add tomato paste, wine and Worcestershire sauce
  9. Let this reduce slightly then add the chicken stock, allow to reduce down until you have a thick meaty gravy.
  10. Remove from heat.
  11. Grease an oven proof dish (9 x13 ) with butter and add the meat mixture
  12. Spoon or pipe the mashed potatoes over top.
  13. Brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if using.
  14. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the potatoes are lightly browned on top.
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