How to Make Shepherd’s Pie?

 Shepherd’s Pie is a delicious, easy-to-make dish that will please the whole family!

Whether you’re looking to impress your friends or want to whip up something hearty and warm on a cold winter night, this classic Shepherd’s Pie recipe will do the trick.

Read on for all the details you need to make this delicious Shepherd’s Pie recipe!

Ingredients

●       2 lb beef, ground

●       1 tsp baking soda

●       2 tsp salt, divided

●       1 tbsp water

●       2 lb potatoes, peeled and diced

●       1/2 cup sour cream

●       1/4 cup butter

●       1/4 cup half & half

●       4 slices bacon, diced

●       1 onion, diced

●       2 carrots, peeled and diced

●       2 cloves garlic, minced

●       1/2 cup red wine

●       2 tbsp flour

●       2 tbsp tomato paste

●       2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

●       2 cups chicken broth

●       1 tsp thyme, chopped

●       1/4 tsp pepper

●       1 cup frozen peas 

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here are the steps for making the perfect shepherd’s Pie:

Step 1: Tenderise the Beef

●       Mix beef, baking soda, salt, and water in a bowl

●       Tenderise by hand for 20 minutes

Step 2: Make the Mashed Potatoes

●       Boil potatoes for 8-10 minutes

●       Drain and return to the saucepan

●       Add sour cream, butter, half & half, and salt

●       Mash and adjust the seasoning

Step 3: Make the Stew

●       Cook bacon in the skillet and set aside

●       Add onions, carrots, and garlic

●       Add wine and reduce by half

●       Add flour, beef mixture, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce

●       Add chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes

●       Add thyme, pepper, peas, and bacon

●       Adjust seasoning

Step 4: Assemble & Bake

●       Spread mashed potatoes over the filling

●       Make ridges with a fork.

●       Bake for 30 minutes or broil for 5 minutes for colour 

Variations of Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s Pie is a great addition to any dinner or spaghetti Bolognese meal. The most common variation is made with ground lamb, but you can also use ground beef.

Other variations include adding vegetables, peas, carrots, or corn. Some people also like to add cheese to the top of shepherd’s Pie before baking it. 

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