Hearty Beef And Mushroom Shepherds Pie Food

HEARTY SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the soup, peas and carrots, mushrooms, water, rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, salt and pepper; heat through. Transfer to a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate., In a large bowl, beat the mashed potatoes, cream cheese, sour cream and remaining garlic powder until blended. Spread over top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and potatoes are lightly browned.

HEARTY BEEF AND MUSHROOM SHEPHERDS PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Butter a 9 x 9 baking dish.
• Bring a large pot of water to boil for potatoes.
• In large skillet, brown beef and drain off excess fat.
• Add carrots, onion, garlic and mushrooms to beef.
• Saute for 5 minutes until veggies are tender.
• Sprinkle beef mixture with flour and cook until flour is no longer visible.
• Add beef stock, worcestershire, salt, pepper and nutmeg
• Continue to cook until thick and bubbly. Turn off heat and mash potatoes.
• For Potatoes
• Drain potatoes and place back into large pot.
• Add butter, sour cream, milk, salt and pepper.
• Whip with electric mixer or use a hand masher (I use a hand masher).
• Add more milk is thinner consistency is desired. A thicker mashed potato is recommended for this dish.
• Pour beef mixture into baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until top is brown and sides of casserole are bubbly.
• Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

MUSHROOM SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. In a Dutch oven, heat butter and 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until browned. Remove and set aside.
• In the same pan, heat remaining oil. Add onion; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook 2-3 minutes or until wine is almost evaporated. Stir in stock, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper and mushrooms. Bring to a boil; cook 3-4 minutes longer or until liquid is reduced by half.
• In a small bowl, mix flour and softened butter until blended; stir into mushroom mixture until thickened. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish.
• Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain; return to pan. Mash potatoes, gradually adding milk, butter, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
• Spread potatoes over mushroom mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 15-20 minutes or until heated through. If desired, top with additional thyme or parsley.

HEARTY MEAT PIE

Steps:

• Divide pastry into fourths. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion to fit a 9-in. pie plate. In a large bowl, combine the next seven ingredients; crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Spoon half into crust. , Roll out another portion of pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling and seal edges. Cut vents in top pastry. Repeat with remaining pastry and filling. Cover and freeze one pie for up to 3 months. , Bake second pie at 375° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat; bake at 350° for 1 hour. Meanwhile, drain mushrooms, reserving liquid. Add water to liquid to measure 1 cup; set aside. , In a small saucepan, cook mushrooms and flour in oil until bubbly. Remove from the heat; stir in bouillon and reserved mushroom liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in browning sauce if desired. Serve gravy with pie. , To use frozen pie: Bake at 375° for 70 minutes. Prepare gravy as directed; serve with pie.

COMFORTING SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• If you're making your own, prepare mashed potatoes; set aside.
• Brown beef and onion in lg skillet over med-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring til beef crumbles and is no longer pink; drain and return to skillet.
• Add carrots and peas; stir in flour, 1 t salt, 1/4 t pepper,& tomato paste.
• Add broth, and cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• Spoon mixture into lightly greased 7x11" baking dish.
• Stir together mashed potatoes, egg, and remaining 1 t salt and 1/4 t pepper; spoon over beef mixture.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes; top w/ grated cheddar and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
• NOTE: I use condensed beef broth for a beefier/heartier flavor. ;).

SHEPHERD'S PIE WITH MUSHROOMS AND WINE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Over medium-high heat, saute the beef, onion, garlic, thyme, basil, salt and pepper until the beef is no longer pink and the onions are translucent.
• Add the gravy to the beef/onion mixture and stir well. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered.
• In a separate saute pan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the mushrooms. Saute the mushrooms until the butter is almost absorbed.
• Add the wine and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
• Add the mushroom mixture (with wine) to the beef mixture and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
• Prepare the mashed potatoes according to directions. Add enough milk so they are spreadable.
• Spread the beef and mushroom mixture in a casserole dish and top with the mashed potatoes.
• Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the mashed potatoes and bake uncovered until the cheese is melted.
• Serve and enjoy.
• Note: To reheat, cover with aluminum foil and place in a 350 oven for one hour. Those danged mashed potatoes take forever to heat through!