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Irish Shepherd's Pie

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 c. baby carrots sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 ½ lbs. ground beef
  • 1 tsp. each salt and pepper
  • 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 c. frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp. flour
  • 4 tbsp. tomato paste
  • ¼ c. red wine or red wine vinegar
  • 4 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 c. chicken broth
  • 2 bags instant mashed potatoes
  • 1 egg beaten
  • parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and Grease 2 ½ qt. casserole dish.
  • Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large sauté pan. Place the sliced carrots in the pan and cook until tender.
  • Add your onions to the carrots and cook for 5 minutes till when the onions start to turn translucent.
  • Now add your beef and seasonings. Cook until the beef is fully cooked. and browned.
  • Drain the meat mixture and place back in the pan. Add the butter and peas; and place back on the stove on medium heat.
  • Stir the mixture until the butter is melted. Sprinkle with flour and stir until combined.
  • Add tomato paste, red wine and Worcestershire sauce. Toss to combine.
  • Add the chicken broth. Once the mixture thickens remove from heat.
  • Transfer the mixture to your 2 ½ qt. baking dish.
  • Make the mashed potatoes according to instructions. Scoop the potatoes and spread evenly on top of the meat mixture.
  • Brush the beaten egg on top of the mashed potatoes.
  • Top with Parmesan cheese. Bake for 20 minutes. Enjoy!