Light Homestyle Shepherds Pie Food

THE BEST SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• For the topping: Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Season with 2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and reserve the saucepan.
• Meanwhile, make the filling: Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots, onion, celery, garlic, thyme and 2 teaspoons salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and tender, about 15 minutes.
• Stir in the tomato paste and cook until it turns brick red, about 8 minutes. Add the lamb, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until the meat is no longer pink, about 7 minutes.
• Stir in the peas. Stir in the flour until incorporated, about 1 minute. Add the broth and Worcestershire and cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
• To finish the topping, melt the butter in the large saucepan over medium heat. Add the cabbage and leeks and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the heavy cream, 1 tablespoon salt, and a few grinds of black pepper, and cook until warm, about 1 minute. Return the potatoes to the pan with the cabbage and add the cheese. Mash with a potato masher or wooden spoon. Remove from the heat and stir in the egg yolks.
• Transfer the filling to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Add the topping, swirling to create texture. Make sure that the sides are sufficiently covered so the filling doesn't leak through. Bake until the filling is bubbly and the top is lightly golden, about 35 minutes. Let rest 15 minutes before serving.

SIMPLE SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the gravy, vegetables and onion. Spoon half into a greased 2-qt. baking dish or four oven-safe 2-cup dishes. Top with mashed potatoes. Drizzle with butter and sprinkle with paprika. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Place the remaining beef mixture in a freezer container and freeze for up to 3 months. , To prepare frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator; transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Top with the potatoes, butter and paprika; bake as directed.

HOME-STYLE SHEPHERD'S PIE RECIPE

Steps:

• Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium heat. Add meat; cook 5 min. or until evenly browned on all sides, stirring frequently. Add onions, carrots and celery; cook and stir 2 min. Add gravy mix and bouillon granules; mix well. Stir in water and wine. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender, stirring occasionally.
• Microwave potatoes as directed on package; place in large bowl. Add remaining butter and milk; mash until of desired consistency.
• Heat broiler. Spoon meat mixture into 1-1/2 qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with potatoes and cheese. Broil, 6 inches from heat, 2 to 4 min. or until cheese is melted.

HOMESTYLE SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Add potatoes to large saucepan of boiling water; cook 20 to 25 min. or until tender.
• Meanwhile, whisk Neufchatel, milk and seasoning until blended; set aside. Brown meat with onions in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add flour; cook and stir 1 min. Add frozen vegetables and broth; mix well. Stir in 1/4 cup Neufchatel mixture; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until slightly thickened. Pour into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Drain potatoes, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water. Return potatoes and reserved water to pan; mash until potatoes are smooth. Stir in remaining Neufchatel mixture; spread over meat mixture.
• Bake 25 to 30 min. or until heated through.

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.

THE ULTIMATE MAKEOVER: SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large, deep sauté pan or saucepan. Tip in the onion and thyme sprigs and fry for 2-3 mins. Then add the carrots and fry together for 5-8 mins, stirring occasionally until the vegetables start to brown. Stir in the mince to break it down. Fry for 1-2 mins until no longer pink. Stir in the flour, scraping the bottom of the pan in case the meat sticks, then cook for another 1-2 mins. Pour in the stock and stir until thickened. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato purée, lentils and Worcestershire sauce and season with pepper. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 45 mins, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, prepare the topping. Drop all the potatoes into a large pan of boiling water. Bring back to the boil, then simmer for 12-15 mins or until the potatoes are tender. Drain well in a colander then tip back into the pan. Mash with a masher or, briefly, with an electric hand mixer until smooth. Beat in the crème fraîche and milk with a wooden spoon until light and fluffy. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
• Spoon the meat into a 1.5 litre pie dish and remove the thyme sprigs. Top with the mash and smooth over with a knife. Use a fork to create a ridged pattern on top. Place the dish on a baking sheet and bake for about 20-25 mins until piping hot and the filling starts to bubble around the edges. If the top is not brown enough, pop it under the grill for 5 mins or so until the mash is crisp and golden. Let it sit for 5 mins then serve.

LIGHT SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• In a 3 quart pan, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
• Stir in the mixed vegetables, gravy, 1 teaspoon salt, sage, thyme, rosemary and pepper.
• Transfer to 8"x8" pans coated with nonstick cooking spray.
• Prepare the instant potatoes with water, milk, butter and remaining salt.
• Spread over meat mixture.
• Store in the refrigerator for no longer than one day (or freeze).
• To freeze it: cool completely and place each pan in it's own labeled 1 gallon freezer bag. Freeze.
• If frozen, thaw pan overnight in refrigerator.
• Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 40 minutes or until heated through.