Uncle Bill'S Shepherd'S Pie
Ingredients
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and boiled ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon butter ⓘ
- 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef ⓘ
- 1/2 lb ground lamb (optional) ⓘ
- 1 medium onion, chopped small ⓘ
- 4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 large eggs, beaten ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ⓘ
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded ⓘ
- 1 cup frozen tiny peas ⓘ
- 1 cup cauliflower floret ⓘ
- 1 cup zucchini, chopped small ⓘ
- 1 cup mushroom, sliced ⓘ
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon chili powder ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon spaghetti seasoning ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard ⓘ
Instructions
- In a medium size saucepan, add cubed potatoes, cover with water and cook until tender; about 15 minutes.
- Drain potatoes when cooked; mash and set aside.
- In the meantime, in a large frying pan, add oil and butter and heat to melt on medium heat.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, ground lamb, onions, garlic, beaten eggs, Worcestershire sauce and mix well to incorporate.
- Add mixture to frying pan and cook until beef is browned, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Now add carrots, petite peas, cauliflower florets, chopped zucchini, mushrooms, tomato paste, chili powder, seasoning salt, garlic salt, spaghetti seasoning and dry mustard; mix well and cook for about 5 minutes stirring often.
- Prepare a 7" x 10" or a 8" x 8" casserole dish by rubbing interior with butter or spraying with a vegetable oil.
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Transfer beef mixture to prepared casserole dish, level and pat down slightly with a spatula.
- Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the top.
- Bake in preheated 325°F oven for 30 minutes or until potatoes are lightly browned.
- Now sprinkle the grated cheese over the potatoes and return to oven and bake until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let sit for about 5 minutes to set before cutting into 2 1/2 by 2 1/2 inch squares.
- Serve with a dollop of ketchup if desired.
- Refrigerate any unused portions.
- Reheat 2 squares at a time in a microwave proof dish, on HIGH (full power) for 3 minutes or until nice and hot.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
1270
kcal
63% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).