Traditional Irish Shepherd's Pie

Traditional Irish Shepherds Pie

"If you use a cast iron pan, you don’t even have to transfer the filling to a baking dish before covering it by mashed potatoes. The whole thing can be done in just one pot. Now, that sounds a lot more attractive, doesn’t it? Cooked in a combination of tomato paste, red wine, Worcestershire sauce and fresh thyme, the sauce of the filling is so tasty and rich that it goes well with ground beef, turkey or lamb. Onions, carrots, and sweet peas help keep the dish nutritious and balance well with the meat as well as the creamy mashed potatoes. It’s meaty, healthy, and simply delicious! Hope you enjoy!"

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Serves6 People

Preparation Time10 min

Cooking Time35 min

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
3-4 large carrots, finely diced
1 large onion, finely diced
1 pound ground beef
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons tomato paste

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large sauté pan until hot. Sauté carrots in the olive oil until starting to get tender, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in onions and sauté for a minute or two, then add ground beef; season with salt and black pepper; add thyme; cook until the meat is browned; drain.
Reduce to medium heat; add the butter and peas; stir until the butter is melted.
Sprinkle with flour and stir until well blended.
Add tomato paste, wine and Worcestershire sauce.