Kathys Shepherds Pie Food

FREEZER FIX SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, sage, and thyme and saute until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook out the raw flour flavor, an additional 3 minutes. Add the peas and carrots, chicken broth and Dijon mustard and season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and allow to begin thickening, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the pork or chicken and transfer to prepared baking dish. Top with the mashed potatoes (if using store-bought frozen, follow the instructions included on the bag) and spread evenly over the filling. Sprinkle with Parmesan and sprinkle with more pepper.
• Bake until the potatoes are lightly golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly, 50 to 60 minutes.

SHEPHERD'S PIE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and prepare a 9x13 baking dish by spraying with nonstick cooking spray.
• Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add the diced potatoes and cook until tender. Remove from water and set aside.
• While the potatoes are cooking, brown the ground beef in a large skillet with the diced onion and minced garlic. Season with salt, pepper, parsley, thyme, and rosemary.
• Stir in the frozen corn, peas, and carrots.
• In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the beef broth and corn starch until well combined. Pour over the beef mixture and simmer over medium low heat until thickened.
• Pour the meat mixture in the prepared baking dish and set aside.
• Prepare the potato topping by seasoning the cooked potatoes with salt, pepper and garlic.
• Stir in the butter, milk, and parmesan cheese. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes until smooth.
• Spread the potato mixture over the top of the meat mixture.
• Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the potatoes have begun to brown and the sauce is bubbling.
• Remove from oven and allow to rest for five to 10 minutes before serving.

CHICKEN SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• 1. For the topping: Put the potatoes in a large pot with enough cold water to cover by about 1 inch, add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook until the potatoes are very tender, about 15 minutes
• 2. For the filling: Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often ,until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes and broth. Cook, stirring often, until reduced and thickened, 7 to 10 minutes.
• 3. Remove the meat from the chicken, discarding all skin and bones. Cut or shred the meat into small pieces. (You should have about 2 cups.)
• 4. Stir the chicken and spinach into the sauce and season with salt and pepper. Transfer the filling to a 2-quart casserole dish or 4 to 6 individual oven safe ramekins.
• 5. Drain the potatoes well and force through a ricer or food mill. (You should have about 2 cups). Add the remaining 4 tablespoon butter, the cheese, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the egg yolk. Spread the potatoes over the chicken or transfer to a large pastry bag fitted with a wide tip and pipe evenly over the chicken. Bake until the topping is lightly browned, and the chicken is heated through, about 20 to 30 minutes.

CHEF JOHN'S SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Place cubed potatoes and garlic in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Brown ground beef over medium heat in a skillet. Stir in flour, mixing with beef drippings.
• Add beef broth, ketchup and vegetables. Stir to combine. Cook for 5 minutes, until thick.
• Transfer beef mixture into an oven-proof casserole dish.
• Drain potatoes and smash them a little bit before adding 1/4 cup of grated cheese and sour cream. Mash together until smooth.
• Spoon potatoes onto the middle of the meat mixture. With a fork, spread potatoes from the center to the edges to form the top layer.
• Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup of grated cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden. Let cool 15 minutes before serving.

SHEPHERDS PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Heat oil in large frying pan and saute the onions until softened, then add the garlic and heat for 2 minutes.
• Raise the heat and add the ground beef. Cook quickly to brown, stirring occasionally. Once browned, add the carrots, celery, and pepper, paprika, garlic powder, worchestershire sauce, salt & pepper and cook several minutes.
• Stir in the flour, then add the stock and wine. Heat until simmering and thickened.
• Transfer the meat to a large casserole dish and cook in the oven for about 1 hour. Check the consistency from time to time and add a little more stock or wine if required. The meat mixture should be quite thick but not dry. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if required.
• While meat is cooking, make the mashed potatoes. Cook the peeled potatoes in salted water for approximately 15 - 20 min or until tender. Drain well and mash with a potato masher until smooth. Add the butter and milk. If the mixture is too dry, add milk a little at a time.
• On top of the meat mixture, spread the peas on half of the casserole and the corn on the other half (or whichever vegetables you prefer). Pipe or spread the potatoes on top of the vegetables.
• Increase the oven to 400F and cook for 15 - 20 minutes until till golden brown. You can choose to finish it off under the broiler for a few minutes for a really crisp brown topping.

SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Cook potatoes and garlic in boiling water in large saucepan 20 min. or until potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, brown meat in large nonstick skillet. Stir in flour; cook and stir 1 min. Add mixed vegetables, broth and ketchup; cook 5 min., stirring frequently.
• Heat oven to 375°F. Drain potatoes; return to pan. Add sour cream; mash until potatoes are smooth and mixture is well blended. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese.
• Spoon meat mixture into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with potato mixture.
• Bake 18 min. Top with remaining cheese; bake 2 min. or until melted.

EASY SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Return meat to skillet. Add mixed vegetables and gravy; mix well.
• Spoon into 9-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Mix potatoes, cream cheese, garlic and 1/2 cup cheddar until blended; spoon over meat mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through.