Stellar Shepherds Pie
Stuff you need:
- 1 pound potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ lb ground beef
- ½ lb ground sausage
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 small green pepper, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 & ½ C well seasoned veggie, chicken or beef stock
- 2 TBS tomato paste
- 1 TBS soy sauce
- 2 TBS Worcestershire sauce
- 1 TBS mild curry powder
- 1 TBS cornstarch
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed peas, corn, and carrots
- ¼ C milk
- 1 TBS butter
- ½ C shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- diced green onion & parsley (garnish)
What to do with the stuff:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
- Add potatoes, cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain, and return to pan
- While potatoes are boiling, heat oil in a large skillet
- Cook ground meat with the onion, red pepper, and garlic until beef is evenly browned
- Stir in beef stock, tomato paste, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and curry powder
- Bring to a boil, and simmer 5-6 minutes
- Mix cornstarch with a little stock to form a paste, stir into skillet with tomatoes, corn, peas and carrots
- Cook until thickened; season with salt and pepper
- Spoon into a casserole dish
- Preheat oven on broiler setting
- Add milk and butter to cooked potatoes, whip until smooth and creamy
- Spoon mashed potatoes over meat mixture
- Sprinkle top lightly with shredded cheese.
- Place under broiler for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and speckled with brown
- Garnish with chopped green onions & parsley