Wicklewoodwench’s Shepherd’s Pie Wiv Attitude

"I love a classic shepherd’s pie, but I also love food with a bit of a kick,,,not necessarily heat, but plenty of taste…This is how this dish evolved, and will continue to evolve. If you prefer heat a few drops of Tabasco or a chopped green chilli would I’m sure just add to its evolutionary journey. It is best not to use a potato that is too floury, Whites or Maris Piper are fine,,,or if you are pushed for time an 800g bag of, defrosted, frozen mashed potato can be used. The inclusion of the peas is purely optional as most people tend to serve shepherd’s pie with peas anyway.However, this is a great recipe to use up any leftover veg you may have for instance you could substitute the mushrooms for green pepper or chopped carrot."
 
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Ready In:
1hr
Ingredients:
19
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Over a high heat, in a large pan of salted water, boil the peeled and chopped potatoes for approximately 20 minutes.
  • Drain well, cover with a tea towel and set aside.
  • Meanwhile preheat the oven to 180c.
  • In a large pan and over a medium heat,sauté the onions in the oil, once onions are softened add the garlic and mushrooms and continue to cook for a further 5 minutes.
  • Increase the heat and add the minced beef, brown the meat by stirring frequently ensuring nothing burns.
  • Reduce heat slightly and add the stock cubes, water, Worcestershire sauce, tomato puree, Marmite and tomatoes. Mix well and continue to cook for 15 mins, stirring occasionally.
  • Using a large metal sieve drain the beef mixture, retaining the gravy to serve separately.
  • Place the beef mixture in a large casserole dish, stir in the frozen peas (optional) and season to taste, set aside.
  • In a small saucepan melt the butter and add the spring onion, sauté gently until the onions have softened and the butter has taken on the flavour of the onions.
  • With a potato masher or ricer mash the potato until smooth and creamy.
  • Stir in the onion butter mixture and 4oz of the grated cheese, mix well and season to taste.
  • Spoon the potato over the cooked beef and smooth with a pallet knife, run a fork over the smooth potato to decorate and garnish with the remaining cheese and some sliced tomato.
  • Reheat in the oven for 15 mins or until cheese topping is melting and golden.
  • Serve hot with retained gravy.

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<p><img title=...and src=http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/3818/dscf2137t.jpg alt=width=491 height=640 /></p> <p><span><span><strong>...and so the wench,the maid and the village idiot lived happily ever after.</strong></span></span></p> <p>I have always loved my food (not just my own but anyone's who offered it to me),,,&nbsp; then five years ago I was diagnosed with ceoliacs disease and all notion of ever having my favorite foods again went out the window. However, nessesity really is the mother of invention; instead of feeling sorry for myself and my dietry limitations,,,I got creative. I am in the process of starting my own business, which initially was exclusively targeted at ceoliacs, but thanks to my new husband and his diabetes, we hope to create food that is not only gluten free and sugar free or low carb, but will also cater for those amongst us with a whatever attitude to healthy food...Yes I do have one left at home,,bring on the empty nest.</p> <p><span><span><strong>The other man in my life</strong></span></span></p> <p><img title=The src=http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/5314/file4226.jpg alt=width=320 height=213 /></p>
 
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