Sheppard’s Pie
Description
This is the name of the recipe as we received it. The word sheppard is not a mistake and this recipe is made with ground beef. It does not matter. This is a great recipe by any name.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb ground beef
- 2 medium carrots, sliced thinly
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cubed
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 1 4 oz. can (no salt added) mushrooms, drained
- 1 medium zucchini, cubed
- 7 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup vermouth
- 1 cup seltzer
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tbsp. butter
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp. grated cheddar cheese
Methods/steps
- Cook ground beef and vegetables in an ovensafe pan.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until soft.
- Add the vermouth to the beef mixture, cook until slightly reduced.
- Add the seltzer and flour to the beef mixture, allow to thicken. Season if necessary.
- Mash the potatoes with the milk and butter. Season if necessary.
- Top the beef mixture with the potatoes, spread evenly.
- Top the potatoes with both cheeses.
- Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes, and then broil for 35 minutes, or until golden.
Additional Tips
The true British shepherd's pie is made with ground lamb. There is a similar recipe made with ground beef, but it goes by the name of cottage pie.
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