Toni's Shepherds Pie

Name: Toni's Shepherds Pie
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 lb ground veal; 4 russet potatoes; 1/3 cup red wine; 1/3 cup beef broth; 2 tbsp mayo (Hellmans); 1 cup frozen mixed peas & carrots; 1 medium yellow onion; 2 clove garlic minced; 1/2 cup white mushrooms; 1 stick unsalted butter; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp salt; 1 tbsp black pepper; 1 tsp fresh thyme; 1 tsp fresh rosemary; 2 frozen pie crusts; 2 tsp evoo

21 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground veal
4 russet potatoes
1/3 cup red wine
1/3 cup beef broth
2 tbsp mayo (Hellmans)
1 cup frozen mixed peas & carrots
1 medium yellow onion
2 clove garlic minced
1/2 cup white mushrooms
1 stick unsalted butter
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tsp fresh thyme
1 tsp fresh rosemary
2 frozen pie crusts
2 tsp evoo

Directions

1

let pie crusts thaw at room temp, slice mushrooms, slice onion, mince garlic cloves, chop thyme and rosemary.
2

peel potatoes, cut into square inches, rinse clean, boil water add salt, then once water is boiled add potatoes
3

heat a large frying pan over medium heat add 2 tspn of evoo & 2 tspn of butter, then add sliced onions & mushrooms a pinch of salt & pepper and brown mushrooms & cook onions until their translucent.
4

then add 1 lb of ground beef and 1 lb of ground veal add garlic powder, onion powder, pinch of pepper, & pinch of salt, brown meat, then add frozen mixed peas & carrots, red wine & beef broth cook to a simmer on medium low heat till absorbed, then add minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, & set to side.
5

preheat oven now at 400
6

drain potatoes, add back to pot add 1/2 stick of butter, 2 tbsp of mayo, pinch of salt & pepper, onion & garlic powder to taste, 1/2 cup of milk and smash & mix by hand till smooth yet a tad bit chunky for texture, then add Parmesan cheese and mix lightly.
7

now add even scoops of meat & veggie filling to pie crusts, then on top of that generously add potatoes to the top of filling and smooth around with spoon, place in preheated oven till the top of potatoes get golden brown and trimming of pie crust is golden browned, take out let sit covered with a tinfoil tent for about 10 to 15 mins, cut each pie into fours and serve