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Erickson Shepherd’s Pie

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Erickson Shepherd’s Pie
Yield
8 servings
Cuisine
American

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Ingredients

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Directions

  1. 1. Brown meat with onion and carrots; drain excess fat. Add garlic and tomato paste.
  2. 2. Stir in Worcestershire and stock; simmer until thickened. Add peas.
  3. 3. Spread in a baking dish and top evenly with mashed potatoes and optional cheddar.
  4. 4. Bake at 400°F until bubbling and browned. Cool completely before freezing if making ahead.

Equipment

Standard home kitchen equipment appropriate to the method

Instant-read thermometer when cooking meat, poultry, or seafood

Food safety & storage

Use clean utensils and refrigerate perishable leftovers promptly.

Cook to an internal temperature of 160°F. Store leftovers in a clean glass container in the refrigerator.

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