Irish Shepherd’s Pie
Add different vegetables like corn or green beans if desired. You may also want sprinkle with a little cheese before baking.
Course
Main Dish
Servings
6
Cook Time
35
minutes
Servings
6
Cook Time
35
minutes
Ingredients
1
tbsp
olive oil
3
large
carrots
diced
1
large
onion
diced
1
lb
ground beef
lean
1
tbsp
butter
1
cup
fresh peas
shelled (or frozen)
2
tbsp
flour
2
tbsp
tomato paste
2
tbsp
Worcestershire sauce
1
cup
chicken broth
6
cups
mashed potatoes
1
egg
beaten
salt and pepper to taste
2
tsp
Mariposa Farms Fresh Thyme leaves
Instructions
Heat oven to 400. In large skillet heat olive oil on medium-high. Saute carrots until they begin to soften
Add in onions and saute for 2 minutes. Add beef, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook until meat is browned and then drain.
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and peas. Stir until butter is melted. Sprinkle with flour and stir until mixed well.
Add tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and chicken broth. Allow to thicken and add more salt and pepper if needed.
Remove from heat. Pour filling into a greased baking dish. Spread potatoes over the top. Brush the top with beaten egg.
Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.