Nick’s Picks: The Best Shepherds Pie
Ingredients
- 3 Pounds Ground Beef
- 1 Large Onion Minced
- 2-3 Carrots Peeled and Shredded
- 3-4 Garlic Cloves minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 Cup Red Cooking Wine (Optional)
- 2 Sprigs Fresh Rosemary Destemmed
- 2 Sprigs Fresh Thyme Destemmed
- 2 Cups Chicken Stock
- 4 Russet Potatoes Peeled and Chunked
- Salt and Pepper
- 1/4 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese
Method-
Brown the beef in a pot with a little olive oil, the onions, garlic and carrots. Drain the grease and season with salt and pepper. De-glaze with Worcestershire sauce and wine (Optional) over high heat until almost all of the liquid has evaporated. Add herbs, tomato paste and chicken stock. Reduce down until moist, with a little liquid left in the pan. Remove from heat
Boil potatoes until soft. Drain then mash with seasonings, cream and cheese.
Place meat into a baking dish, top with potatoes and place in a 375-degree oven for 20-30 minutes. Potatoes should be golden brown and bubbly!
Serve and enjoy