| Traditional Shepherd's Pie with Mashed Potato Topping |
A comforting dish featuring a savory meat base covered with cream... |
Classic, Comfort Food, Dinner, Irish, Savory |
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Optional to omit corn or peas.","full_ingredient_list":["2 tablespoons olive oil","1 cup chopped yellow onion","1 lb. 90% lean ground beef or ground lamb","2 teaspoons dried parsley leaves","1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves","1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves","1\/2 teaspoon salt","1\/2 teaspoon ground black pepper","1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce","2 garlic cloves, minced","2 tablespoons all-purpose flour","2 tablespoons tomato paste","1 cup beef broth","1 cup frozen mixed peas and carrots","1\/2 cup frozen corn kernels","1.5 - 2 lbs. russet potatoes, peeled and cubed","8 tablespoons unsalted butter","1\/3 cup half & half","1\/2 teaspoon garlic powder","1\/4 cup parmesan cheese"],"components":[{"name":"Meat Filling","ingredients":[{"name":"olive oil","quantity":"2 tablespoons","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"yellow onion","quantity":"1 cup, chopped","preparation_notes":"Chop before cooking","substitutions":[]},{"name":"90% lean ground beef or ground lamb","quantity":"1 lb.","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"dried parsley leaves","quantity":"2 teaspoons","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"dried rosemary leaves","quantity":"1 teaspoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"dried thyme leaves","quantity":"1 teaspoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"salt","quantity":"1\/2 teaspoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"ground black pepper","quantity":"1\/2 teaspoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"Worcestershire sauce","quantity":"1 tablespoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"garlic cloves","quantity":"2, minced","preparation_notes":"Mince before adding","substitutions":[]},{"name":"all-purpose flour","quantity":"2 tablespoons","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"tomato paste","quantity":"2 tablespoons","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"beef broth","quantity":"1 cup","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"frozen mixed peas and carrots","quantity":"1 cup","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["1\/2 cup frozen peas and 1\/2 cup frozen sliced carrots"]},{"name":"frozen corn kernels","quantity":"1\/2 cup","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["Large skillet","Wooden spoon","Measuring spoons","Measuring cup"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add chopped onion and saut\u00e9 for 5 minutes.","tips":""},{"step_number":2,"description":"Add ground beef or lamb to the skillet. Add parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until the meat is browned.","tips":"Break the meat apart using a wooden spoon."},{"step_number":3,"description":"Stir in Worcestershire sauce and minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute.","tips":""},{"step_number":4,"description":"Mix in flour and tomato paste, stirring until incorporated.","tips":"Ensure no clumps of tomato paste remain."},{"step_number":5,"description":"Pour in beef broth, add frozen peas, carrots, and corn. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes while stirring.","tips":"Simmer until the mixture thickens."}]},{"name":"Potato Topping","ingredients":[{"name":"russet potatoes","quantity":"1.5 - 2 lbs., peeled and cubed","preparation_notes":"Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes","substitutions":[]},{"name":"unsalted butter","quantity":"8 tablespoons","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"half & half","quantity":"1\/3 cup","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"garlic powder","quantity":"1\/2 teaspoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"salt","quantity":"1\/2 teaspoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"ground black pepper","quantity":"1\/4 teaspoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"parmesan cheese","quantity":"1\/4 cup","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["Large pot","Colander","Potato masher","Measuring spoons","Measuring cup"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Place cubed potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, bring to a boil then simmer until fork-tender (10-15 min).","tips":"Check potatoes for doneness using a fork."},{"step_number":2,"description":"Drain potatoes and return them to the hot pot. Let them rest to evaporate excess moisture.","tips":"Leave the pot on low heat for 1 minute to help moisture evaporate."},{"step_number":3,"description":"Add butter, half & half, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth.","tips":"Use a potato masher for best results."},{"step_number":4,"description":"Stir in parmesan cheese until fully combined.","tips":"Ensure the cheese is mixed evenly."}]},{"name":"Assembly and Baking","tools_and_equipment":["9x9 inch baking dish","Spoon","Oven","Rimmed baking sheet (optional)"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F.","tips":""},{"step_number":2,"description":"Spread meat mixture evenly in a 9x9 inch baking dish.","tips":"Use the back of a spoon to spread it evenly."},{"step_number":3,"description":"Top with mashed potatoes, spreading evenly.","tips":"Smooth the top with the spoon."},{"step_number":4,"description":"If the dish is full, place on a rimmed baking sheet to catch overflow. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbling.","tips":"Check halfway to see if edges are browning."},{"step_number":5,"description":"Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.","tips":"This helps to firm up the layers."}]}]} |
