Try a different potato atop traditional shepherd’s pie.
One of the most quintessentialcomfort foodsjust got an update that we can really get on board with.
A trio of veggies add savory and sweet flavor that noShepherd’s Pie recipewould be complete without.
Credit: Southern Living
In that time, your Shepherd’s Pie will create a wonderful gravy with a just-right consistency.
We dare you to stop at one serving.
Ingredients
Shepherd’s Pie:
1 1/2lbs.boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 2-in.
cubes
4carrots (12 oz.
), sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
1(8-oz.)
Top with carrots, mushrooms, and garlic.
Add broth mixture to slow cooker; stir to combine.
Cover and cook on LOW until beef is tender, 6 to 8 hours.
Remove lid, and skim off any fat from surface.
Whisk together water and flour in a small bowl until smooth; slowly stir into beef mixture.
Stir in green peas.
Increase heat to HIGH.
Make Sweet Potato Mash: Place potatoes in a large saucepan, and cover with cold water.
Bring to a boil over high, and boil until tender, about 12 minutes.
Drain and return potatoes to pan.
Top beef mixture evenly with Sweet Potato Mash.
Cover and cook on HIGH until gravy has thickened and potatoes are heated through, 20 to 30 minutes.
