Shepherd's Pie

Name: Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 1 h 50 min
Cook time: 1 h 50 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: European, Irish
Ingredients: 1 bay leaf; 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed; 6 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 237 milliliters canned crushed tomatoes; 340 grams carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces; 59 milliliters grated farmhouse cheddar (optional); 227 grams button or cremini mushrooms, trimmed and quartered; 1 large egg; 3 Tbsps minced flat-leaf parsley leaves; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves; 2 large cloves garlic, minced; 907 grams ground lamb; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed; 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more; 6 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 355 milliliters diced onion; 907 grams russet potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 teaspoons sugar; 3 Tbsps tomato paste; 340 grams turnips, cut into 1-inch pieces; 59 milliliters unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons unsalted butter; 177 milliliters whole milk

The recipe Shepherd's Pie could satisfy your Scottish craving in approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes. This main course has 767 calories, 35g of protein, and 49g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up carrots, pepper, egg, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the kosher salt you could follow this main course with the Low Fat Crumbs Cake (Kosher-Dairy) as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.

Instructions

Grease a 3-quart 2- to 3-inch-deep gratin dish or casserole with a 1 teaspoon of butter.

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In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat.

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Butter

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Add the onion and saute, stirring frequently, until golden, about 10 to 12 minutes.

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Onion

Add the garlic and thyme and cook for 1 minute more.

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Garlic

Thyme

Add the meat, break it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until the meat loses its red color, about 5 minutes.

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Meat

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Add the 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute more.

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Tomato Paste

Pepper

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Add the crushed tomatoes and bay leaf and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.

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Crushed Tomatoes

Bay Leaves

Remove the bay leaf and spoon off any excess fat if needed. Stir in the parsley and add salt and pepper to taste.

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Salt And Pepper

Bay Leaves

Parsley

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and saute the mushrooms until golden, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

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Mushrooms

Butter

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

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Spread the meat mixture over the bottom of the casserole, top with the mushrooms, and then the carrots and turnips. Beat the egg into the potatoes and spread them completely over the vegetables to finish the pie.

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Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until heated through.

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If desired, sprinkle on the cheese on top and broil the pie under a preheated broiler.

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Cheese

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Serve immediately.

Put the vegetables in a skillet just large enough to hold them in a single layer.

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Add enough water so that it comes halfway up their sides along with the butter and sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat, then adjust the heat to maintain a simmer. Cover the vegetables with a round of parchment paper just large enough to fit the inside diameter of the pan, or with a lid set ajar. Simmer the vegetables until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.

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Water

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Remove the cover and raise the heat to high. Toss the vegetables frequently in the pan, as the liquid evaporates to a shiny smooth glaze. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

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Salt And Pepper

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Glaze

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