Sauerkraut Shepherds Pie Food

SHEPHERD'S PIE WITH KIELBASA

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Slice up the Polish Kielbasa into about 1/2 - 1" pieces.
• Spread over bottom of kettle or cake pan. Add the Swiss Cheese slices on top of the Kielbasa.
• Drain the sauerkraut in a colander. Layer over the top of the Swiss Cheese.
• Layer the Muenster Cheese on top of the sauerkraut.
• Layer on the mashed potatoes.
• Smooth out the mashed potatoes and bake for 45 minutes or until hot the potatoes are beginning to brown. If you would like the potatoes a bit more browned, leave in for a bit longer.

SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Put the Beef Stew with Beer and Paprika in a 10-inch skillet or baking dish. Spoon the Horseradish Mashed Potatoes all over the surface of the stew and use a spoon or spatula to spread them out. Bake until the top is golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes.
• Heat the oil and butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the meat in 2 batches, 2 to 3 minutes per batch; set aside on a plate.
• Add the onions to the pot. Stir and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the flour and stir to coat the onions and garlic. Pour in the beef stock, beer and a splash of water, then add the tomato paste, Worcestershire, sugar, paprika, salt and some pepper. Add the beef back to the pot and stir to combine. Cover and simmer until the beef is cooked and the mixture has thickened, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Top with the parsley if using.
• Note: The liquid should cook down to a thicker state. If it gets too thick/reduces too much, add water as needed.
• Bring a large pot of water to a simmer and add the potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes in a large colander. Put them back into the dry pot and put the pot on the stove. Mash the potatoes over low heat, allowing all the steam to escape before adding in the other ingredients.
• Turn off the heat and add the butter, cream cheese, heavy cream, horseradish cream, seasoned salt, kosher salt and pepper. Mash to combine. Add the chopped parsley and mix in.

REUBEN-STYLE SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. For the potato topper: Boil the potatoes in salted water until just tender. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Heat the butter and EVOO in a small skillet over medium heat and toast the caraway seeds. Pour the caraway mixture over the potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet and squish them with the bottom of a water glass to flatten them. Roast until crisp, 25 to 30 minutes. Leave the oven on. Meanwhile, for the casserole filling: Heat the EVOO in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the corned beef and cook until browned, and then remove to a plate. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Add the garlic, celery, bay leaf, carrots and onions and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Return the corned beef to the skillet. Heat the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking, until light golden. Whisk in the beer, Worcestershire, mustard and consomme; season with pepper. Pour the gravy over the corned beef mixture and stir to combine. Transfer to a casserole dish and top with the sauerkraut, cheeses and potatoes. Bake until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through. Meanwhile, for the Russian dressing topper: Combine the sour cream, ketchup, relish and hot sauce and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the casserole with the dressing and garnish with watercress just before serving. Cook's Note: The unbaked casserole can be covered and refrigerated for a make-ahead meal. Reheat in the oven before serving.

SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Slice up the Polish Kielbasa into about 1/2 - 1" picecs. Spread over bottom of microwave safe casserole dish. Cover and microwave for 5 minutes.
• Drain the juice from cooking. Layer all the ingredients in the following order: polish kielbasa, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, cheese.
• Leave uncovered and microwave for 15 minutes Let cool for 5 mins and enjoy.

SAUERKRAUT SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• 1. Pre-heat oven to 350, and spray 2 casseroles , a 9x13 and 9x9 with non stick spray. Set aside.
• 2. Brown ground beef with chopped onion and seasonings. Drain and divide between the 2 casserole dishes.
• 3. Top with frozen corn, then add the layer of sauerkraut again divided into the pans.
• 4. Mix 1 cup of cheese into the potatoes. If the potatoes are not seasoned, season with salt and pepper and garlic. You can use instant mashed potatoes, I often do.
• 5. Spread the potatoes, onto both dishes and top with remaining cheese.
• 6. Bake until bubbly and cheese is well melted. Serve with salad of choice for a hearty meal. Seldom had any leftovers. : < ((

SAUERKRAUT PIE USES LEFTOVER MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Brown hamburger, drain if needed.
• add onion, saute lightly.
• Mix in spices if you wish or do your own spice thing.
• take off burner.
• open Kraut and drain if you wish.
• spread sauerkraut top of hamburger, ya it is like raking hay, use your hands,do not over fill there is potatoes yet to go.
• Spread Mashed potatoes over the top, and to the edges, to "seal in", this will bubble. Cut with wet knife in center to vent steam.
• Add butter or marg on top if you wish.
• Bake 350 for about 45 min, or until top browns.
• Sis likes hers with bo-Mondy? this is a spice, Brother likes his with cheddar or mozzarella cheese melted on top.
• This is a one pan clean up, but you can do it in a deep cass. dish also.
• All ingredients depend on your pan size. This is easy to "make bigger", as more company comes in the door.

SAUERKRAUT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, mix milk, well drained chopped sauerkraut, brown and white sugars, eggs, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
• Pour mixture into 9 inch pie shell.
• Bake at 425 degrees F for about 30 - 35 minutes or until a knife inserted into filling about half way between edge and center, comes out clean.
• Serve topped with a tablespoon or two of whipped cream.

ALTDEUTSCHER SAUERKRAUT-KUCHEN (GERMAN SAUERKRAUT PIE)

Steps:

• Line a deep dish pie plate with enough pastry to make a crust on the bottom and sides and set aside.
• Cook diced Speck or bacon in a skillet; drain fat, reserving 1 tsp in which to saute the onions.
• Sprinkle diced bacon, caraway seeds, and sauteed onions in pie plate.
• Combine the remaining ingredients (sauerkraut, sour cream, eggs, and grated cheese) and pour into the pan as if you were filling a quiche.
• Bake at 325-350 F (or 175 C) for about 45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, not gloppy.
• Let cool slightly before serving.