skillet shepard's pie
(4 ratings)
This easy version of Shepard's Pie comes from Cook's Illustrated. It calls for using ground lamb, but I prefer ground round - you can make your choice. I like this version because it is all done on the stovetop. Enjoy!
(4 ratings)
yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For skillet shepard's pie
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1 1/2 lbrusset potatoes (about 3-4 medium), peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
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1 1/2 lbground beef or ground lamb
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1onion, minced
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salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1/4 cunbleached all-purpose flour
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1 Tbsptomato paste
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2 clow-sodium chicken broth
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1 1/2 tspfresh thyme, minced
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2 tspworcestershire sauce
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2 Tbspunsalted butter
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1/2 chalf and half
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2 cfrozen pea-carrot mix, thawed
How To Make skillet shepard's pie
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1Put the diced potatoes into a large pot and pour in cold water so it covers the potatoes by one inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
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2While the potatoes simmer, cook the beef or lamb in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until almost cooked through and the fat has rendered, about 3 minutes. Drain the meat through a fine mesh strainer, discarding all but 1 tablespoon of fat.
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3Add reserved tablespoon of meat fat to skillet and return to medium heat until shimmering. Add onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until the flour is incorporated, about 1 minute.
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4Slowly whish in broth, thyme and Worcestershire, scraping up browned bits and bring to a simmer. Return the meat to skillet, cover, and cook over med-low heat until sauce is nicely thickened and flavorful, 6 to 8 minutes.
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5Drain potoates, return to the pot and mash smooth using a potato masher. Stir in butter and then half and half. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover to keep warm.
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6Stir peas and carrots into the meat mixutre and simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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7Serve stew in individual bowls and top with mashed potatoes.
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