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Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s Pie
Time
Cook Time: 30 min
Servings 6
Description

A classic favorite for Fall that’s made healthier with the nutritional boost of organ meat. This is the ultimate rustic comfort food with grass-fed beef, Pluck seasoning, savory vegetables, and herbs, and all topped with creamy, golden mashed potatoes for the perfect family meal.

Ingredients
  • BEEF MIXTURE
  • 2 pounds grass-fed beef
  • 2 tablespoons Pluck seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons grass-fed butter
  • 1 large organic yellow onion, chopped
  • 16 ounces organic mixed vegetables
  • 6 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 1 cup bone broth
  • 3/4 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoons salt
  • ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1-1/2 tablespoon corn starch
  • 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
  • POTATO TOPPING
  • 1-3/4 pound organic Yukon gold potatoes
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup organic milk
  • 1/2 cup organic sour cream
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1 egg yolk
  • salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
    For the beef mixture
  1. Step 1

    In a large sauté pan, add butter and onion. Sauté onions over medium-high heat for about 4-6 minutes, until onions are somewhat softened.

  2. Step 2

    Add in the ground beef mixture. Cook for 7-10 minutes, or until meat is browned and done. 

  3. Step 3

    Add in the Pluck seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper and stir well. Add in the coconut aminos, bone broth, thyme, and mixed vegetables. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower to a simmer over medium-low heat. Simmer for 10 minutes for flavors to meld. 

  4. Step 4

    Make a slurry of the corn starch mixed into about 2 tbsp. of water. Add this into your mixture as it simmers and stir the slurry in. Let simmer for another 4 minutes or until mixture has thickened.

  5. Step 5

    Set mixture aside.

  6. Step 6

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

    7. For the potato topping
  7. Step 1

    Wash and peel potatoes. Dice into ½ inch cubes.

    This recipe features Yukon gold potatoes. You could also use regular potatoes or even sweet potatoes, depending on which you prefer.
  8. Step 2

    Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until fork tender.

  9. Step 3

    Drain potatoes and place in a mixing bowl.

  10. Step 4

    Using a KitchenAid, or hand mixer, add butter, milk, sour cream and cheese to the potatoes. Whip potatoes at a medium- high speed until well-mixed, thin and spreadable. Then over a low speed with a mixer, add in egg yolk and salt and pepper and further mix until fully incorporated.

    The potato mixture is made with cheddar cheese for this dish; however, you could sub in your favorite shredded cheese for this topping.
    11. Assembling the Shepard’s Pie
  11. Step 1

    Spread the beef mixture into a fully greased 9x13 casserole dish. 

  12. Step 2

    Add the mashed potatoes on top, starting at the edges of the pan to ensure a seal so the beef mixture won’t bubble through. Then add the rest of the mashed potatoes to the middle. Use a spatula to evenly smooth the potato mixture on top. 

  13. Step 3

    Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until potatoes start to brown.

Read it online: https://eatpluck.com/recipes/shepherds-pie/