Raise the Bar with Royal Shepherd's Pie
"Reader request: "Royal shepherd's pie." —Heidi James Plotkin, Malibu, California..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
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Salt
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1 tbsp. olive oil
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3 tbsp. butter
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1 lb. ground sirloin
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1 lb. ground lamb
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Pepper
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1 carrot, chopped
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1 stalk celery, finely chopped
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1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
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2 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 tsp. ground caraway or whole caraway seeds
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1 tsp. ground cumin
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2 tbsp. flour
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1/2 cup white wine or dry sherry
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1 can (10.5 oz.) beef consommé or 1 1/2 cups beef or chicken stock
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3/4 cup sour cream
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1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
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1 large egg yolk
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About 8 oz. shredded Gruyère or white cheddar
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1/3 cup (a handful) fresh flatleaf parsley, finely chopped
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