Shepherd’s Pie

Name: Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 lb (500 g) Lean or Extra Lean Ground Beef Sirloin or Round*; 8 oz (250 g) mushrooms, sliced or chopped; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; ½ tsp (2 mL) dried thyme; ½ tsp (2 mL) marjoram leaves; 3 tbsp (45 mL) all-purpose flour; 1 ½ cup (375 mL) beef stock; 2 tbsp (25 mL) tomato paste; 2 tsp (10 mL) Worcestershire sauce; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 12 oz (341 mL) can corn kernels, drained; Potato Topping (recipe follows)

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Shepherd’s Pie

Prep Time: 30
Cook Time: 40
Total Time: 110
Serving: 6

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Directions

Cook beef in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up with wooden spoon, for 5 minutes or until browned. Drain, if necessary. Add mushrooms, onion, garlic, thyme and marjoram; cook over medium heat, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until softened. Sprinkle with flour; stir in stock, tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in corn.
Spread meat mixture into shallow 12 x 8-inch (2.5 L) baking dish. Top with small spoonfuls of Potato Topping and spread evenly.
Bake in 375°F (190°C) oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until filling bubbles.
Potato Topping: Peel and quarter 2 lb (1 kg) potatoes (about 6). Simmer in large saucepan covered with 1-inch (2.5 cm) boiling salted water for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Return potatoes to stove and heat in pan just until excess water evaporates. Stir in 1/2 to 3/4 cup (125 to 175 mL) milk and 2 tbsp (30 mL) EACH butter and mayonnaise; bring to simmer. Remove from heat and mash. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
*Other Options: Lean Ground Chuck, Lean/Extra Lean Ground Beef