SHEPHERD'S PIE (WICKED GOOD)

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This recipe is adapted from the one in Diane Mott Davidson's murder mystery "Sweet Revenge". Good book ... great recipe adapted to have a little hint of Maine French Christmas meat pie. Enjoy. :)

Provided by Chef Ed Latham

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 pies, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
2 cups onions, peeled and chopped
2 cups celery, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup flour
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 pinch ground cloves
salt and pepper
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup frozen corn
4 lbs potatoes
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 cup gruyere cheese, grated
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Butter two 9-inch deep dish pie plates.
  • Saute beef, pork, onion and celery in oil.
  • Add flour, stir, cook until mixture starts to bubble (2 to 3 min).
  • Slowly add chicken stock.
  • Stir in thyme, rosemary, cloves, salt and pepper.
  • Cook and stir until thickened.
  • Stir in peas and corn.
  • Boil peeled potatoes until fork tender in salted water.
  • Heat half and half (don't boil).
  • Drain potatoes and place in large bowl of electric mixer.
  • Beat on low, slowly add half-and-half, the cheeses, salt and pepper.
  • Divide meat mixture between the two pie plates.
  • Top each with half potato mixture.
  • Scatter bits of butter on top.
  • Place pies on baking sheets (mine always overflow).
  • Bake 45 min (or until potato are browned).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734.6, Fat 39.6, SaturatedFat 18.3, Cholesterol 129.1, Sodium 254.9, Carbohydrate 61.2, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 5, Protein 35.7

Abdulrehman Mandi
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Amazing!


Reign Aldridge
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This shepherd's pie was a let down. The filling was bland and the mashed potato topping was dry. I won't be making this recipe again.


navin sukdeo
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I made this shepherd's pie for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The filling was delicious, and the mashed potato topping was perfect. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Lawrence White
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I've made this shepherd's pie several times now, and it's always a hit with my family. The filling is hearty and flavorful, and the mashed potato topping is creamy and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


John Cale
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This shepherd's pie was easy to make and turned out great! The filling was flavorful and the mashed potato topping was perfect. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Trifosa May
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I made this shepherd's pie for my family last night, and it was a hit! The filling was hearty and flavorful, and the mashed potato topping was creamy and fluffy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


SANDRA OLSSON
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This shepherd's pie was a let down. The filling was bland and the mashed potato topping was dry. I won't be making this recipe again.


Faris Farismehamed
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I made this shepherd's pie for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The filling was delicious, and the mashed potato topping was perfect. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Adams Mapha
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I've made this shepherd's pie several times now, and it's always a hit with my family. The filling is hearty and flavorful, and the mashed potato topping is creamy and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Malik Asghar
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This shepherd's pie was easy to make and turned out great! The filling was flavorful and the mashed potato topping was perfect. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Rasel Chowdhury
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I made this shepherd's pie for my family last night, and they loved it! The filling was hearty and flavorful, and the mashed potato topping was creamy and fluffy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


JULIET AKINYI
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This shepherd's pie was a disappointment. The filling was bland and the mashed potato topping was dry. I won't be making this recipe again.


Glosheilk raza
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I'm not a huge fan of shepherd's pie, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The filling was delicious, and the mashed potato topping was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Wimala Gunarathna
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Shepherd's pie is a comfort food classic, and this recipe delivered! The filling was hearty and flavorful, with the perfect balance of ground beef, vegetables, and gravy. The mashed potato topping was creamy and fluffy, and it browned beautifully in