This shepherd's pie is my death row meal. And that's saying something, because I fall in love with everything I eat.
This recipe, hot out of the oven, is comfort food times infinity. Melty cheddar cheese blankets creamy mashed potatoes with a secret ingredient, and served atop a hearty base of richly flavored beef with bites of crisp veggies. It's also quite an easy recipe — prepare the meat and veggies, mash the potatoes, then throw it all into a casserole dish and broil for a few minutes.
I am Irish-American, which means I have eaten a million shepherd's pie recipes, and I consider myself to be something of a shepherd's pie connoisseur. I am disappointed every time I order shepherd's pie while eating out, because NOTHING beats my mom's shepherd's pie casserole. It builds upon the traditional recipe, but makes it a zillion times better. No mushy, frozen veggies. Quality, fresh ingredients. No skimping on flavor here.
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The leftovers are just as delicious the next day, if not better since the ingredients have more time to mingle together. And since you're baking a whole casserole, I'm guessing you will have some leftovers on your hands!
Why You'll Love This Shepherd's Pie Recipe
This recipe is way easy, and it really boils down to the ingredients. Here's how this recipe differs from most out there:
Better than Bouillon (beef flavor): Forget gravy or beef stock, this is really the secret to an incredible and flavorful shepherd's pie — though if you really wanted to use regular bouillon cubes, you could. If you've never used Better than Bouillon before, it's an awesome ingredient that's sold in every supermarket I've shopped at and can replace stock in your pantry. It keeps for a very long time in your refrigerator.
Fresh veggies: Shepherd's pie is often made with frozen veggies, but those can get a little sad and soggy. You can use really any that you'd like, but this recipe calls for shredded carrots, to save time, and chopped green beans and onions.
Mashed potatoes: Sour cream is EVERYTHING in mashed potatoes. Fluffy, creamy and a little bit of a tang that is so nice in contrast to the rich, cozy flavors of the meat and veggies. Use light sour cream if you want to cut down on the calories.
Cheddar cheese: You could skip this step if you really wanted, but… Why would you want that?! I love to sprinkle some sharp cheddar cheese on shepherd's pie. It just adds a whole new comforting element to the dish.
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March 09, 2021 at 01:57AM
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