One of my favorite dishes is ground beef, green beans and crushed tomatoes topped with mashed potatoes sprinkled with cheese. I never knew it was a Shepherd's Pie until recently.
Traditionally, a Shepherd's Pie is minced lamb covered with a mashed potato crust. It does not contain a bottom crust. Cottage Pie uses minced beef. Newer American versions can use any type of minced meat and also includes vegetable.
Recipe:
- 2 pounds Potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp. Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Cream
- Salt and Pepper
- Paprika and Parsley Flakes
- 1-3/4 pounds Ground Beef
- 1-1/2 cups Mixed Vegetables
- 2 tbsp. Butter or Margarine
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp. Flour
- 1 cup Beef Stock or Broth
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
Boil potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain potatoes and pour them back into the pot you boiled them in. Add creme cheese and creme to potatoes and mash until almost smooth.
In a large skillet, add beef and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Once your meat is brown, added your mixed vegetables. Cook about 5 minutes.
In a small sauce pan over medium heat, combine butter and flour together for 2 minutes. Add broth and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until gravy thickens. Add gravy to the meat mixture.
Preheat broiler. Fill a casserole dish with the meat mixture. Spoon mashed potatoes evenly over meat. Top with paprika and broil until potatoes are evenly browned. Top with parsley flakes and enjoy.
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