Traditional Shepherd's Pie
- 3 cups roasted beef, lamb or combination, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 teaspoon dry rosemary, thyme or savory, crushed
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups hot beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, mashed (about 3 to 4 cups)
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Using a meat grinder or food processor finely chop cooked meat.
- Combine lamb and beef with garlic, onion and herbs.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the flour using a whisk to whisk into the bubbling butter and make a white roux.
- Add broth and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Place chopped beef mixture into baking dish.
- Add gravy to beef and adjust seasoning.
- Decorate top of beef with mashed potatoes.
- Bake for 45 minutes and serve.
roasted beef, garlic, onion, rosemary, butter, flour, hot beef broth, salt, russet potatoes
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/traditional-shepherds-pie.html (may not work)