Shepherd's Pie

Name: Shepherd's Pie
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 lb ground veal (variation use ground turkey); 1 lb ground pork; 2 onions, finely chopped; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO); 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 (4 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms, with liquid; 2 (16 ounce) bags frozen mixed vegetables (rinsed); 2 tablespoons flour, Wondra quick-mixing flour; 6 lbs mashed potatoes (prepared SAM's Club or Costco); 2 bay leaves; 1 cinnamon stick; 12 teaspoon thyme; 18 teaspoon nutmeg; 12 teaspoon dill; 12 cup parsley, fresh italian flat leaf, chopped (or more to your liking)

17 ingredients

17 steps

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb ground veal (variation use ground turkey)
1 lb ground pork
2 onions, finely chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (4 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms, with liquid
2 (16 ounce) bags frozen mixed vegetables (rinsed)
2 tablespoons flour, Wondra quick-mixing flour
6 lbs mashed potatoes (prepared SAM's Club or Costco)
2 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
12 teaspoon thyme
18 teaspoon nutmeg
12 teaspoon dill
12 cup parsley, fresh italian flat leaf, chopped (or more to your liking)

Directions

1

Saute onions and garlic in EVOO until until translucent.
2

Add ground meats, bay leaves, herbs (except fresh parsley) and cook through.
3

Add diced tomatoes, and mushrooms.
4

Let mixture simmer for 15-20 minutes.
5

Remove bay leaves and cinnamon stick.
6

Add salt and pepper to taste.
7

Sprinkle Wondra flour over meat mixture and cook for a few more minutes (5-10minutes).
8

Add frozen veggies and parsley.
9

Divide meat mixture into two casserole dishes.
10

Cover with warmed mashed potatoes (they are easier to spread when warm).
11

Refrigerate until ready to bake.
12

Bake in 375 degree oven, covered with aluminum foil, for 30 minutes.
13

Remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes or until the mashed potatoes are a golden brown color.
14

If not refrigerated, bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
15

Serve.
16

Optional: Sprinkle your cheese of choice over the mashed potatoes before baking.
17

Freeze the other pie or share with someone who needs dinner that night!