*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Basic Shepherds Pie

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beef                             Dinner Pies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   5      lg            Sweet potatoes -- quartered
     1/4  c             Milk
   2      tb            Butter
   1      pn            Nutmeg
                        Salt & pepper -- to taste
   2      tb            Vegetable oil
   2      md            Onions -- diced
   1                    Celery rib -- finely chopped
   1      md            Carrot -- diced
   1      ts            Dried thyme
     1/4  ts            Chili flakes
   1      lb            Lean ground beef
   2      c             Roast beef -- cooked, diced
   3      tb            Flour
     1/3  c             Beef broth
   2      tb            Tomato paste
   2      tb            Worcestershire sauce

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Bring large pot of water to a boil, cook potatoes until tender, about
20 minutes; drain.

Add milk, butter, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to potatoes and mash until
smooth and fluffy.

Saute onions, carrot, and celery in oil over medium heat for
5 minutes. Sprinkle with thyme and chili flakes.

Add ground beef, and cook until no longer pink.

Stir in roast beef, sprinkle with flour, then pour in beef broth,
tomato paste, worcestershire sauce, salt & pepper; stir well. Reduce
heat and cook for 5 minutes.

Spread meat mixture in a square casserole, spread mashed potatoes
over top and bake 35 to 45 minutes until heated through.

Place under broiler for 1 minute.


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