basic shepherds pie

How To Make basic shepherds pie

• 1

  Preheat oven to 375.
• 2

  Bring large pot of water to a boil, cook potatoes until tender, about 20 minutes; drain.
• 3

  Add milk, butter, nutmeg, salt and pepper to potatoes and mash until smooth and fluffy.
• 4

  Saute onions, carrot and celery in oil over medium heat for 5 minutes.
• 5

  Sprinkle with thyme and chili flakes.
• 6

  Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink.
• 7

  Stir in roast beef, sprinkle with flour, then pour in beef broth, tomato paste, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper; stir well.
• 8

  Reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes.
• 9

  Spread meat mixture in a square casserole, spread mashed potatoes over and bake 35-45 minutes until heated through.
• 10

  Place under broiler for 1 minute.
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