Ms. Mofet's Deconstructed Shepard's Pie (Cottage Pie)

[msmofet]

Ms. Mofet's Deconstructed Shepard's Pie (Cottage Pie)

Serves 4 or 5
Total prep: 15 minutes
Total cook time: 15 minutes

• 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
• 1 small onion - chopped
• 1 envelope dry brown gravy mix
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 - 3/4 cup burgundy wine
• 2 cups frozen mixed veggies

• 5 - 6 medium potatoes - peeled & cubed
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 3 TBSP butter
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Sea salt - to taste
• Ground peppercorns - to taste
• Chives - fresh chopped or dry - to taste

• Additional shredded cheddar - optional

1. Brown beef and onions in pan.
2. Drain off fat if necessary.
3. Add dry gravy mix to pan and stir well.
4. Add water and wine; stir well and cook till thickened.
5. Add frozen veggies and stir. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Place potatoes in pot of salted water and boil till tender.
7. Drain and mash potatoes.
8. Add sour cream and butter and stir well.
9. Stir in cheddar cheese, salt, pepper and chives.
10. Place mound of potatoes on plate and make a well in the middle to form a cup.
11. Spoon meat mixture into cup/well.
12. Top with additional cheese if desired.

Pictures

Browned ground beef & onions.

Browned ground beef, onions, veggies & gravy.

Cheddar cheese mashed potato cup.

Deconstructed Sheppard's/Cottage pie served.

 

[Rocklobster]

That looks good.....

 

[msmofet]

Thank you Rock

 

[Dawgluver]

Lookin' good, MsM!

 

[msmofet]

Lookin' good, MsM!

Thank you DL

 

[buckytom]

i think that's what cottage pie looks like in australia. doesn't it just look normal to you, kylie?





looks great, mofet! yummmm. a cottage volcano.

 

[Snip 13]

Sounds and looks yummy

 

[msmofet]

Thank you everyone.

 

[LPBeier]

Thanks, MsM, this looks yummy!

 

[Oldvine]

That does look good. I do the same thing with a slice or two of meatloaf with gravy. My family calls them nests. I don't include chives in the potatoes since my husband won't eat something if he can see what he thinks are onions.

 

[pacanis]

i think that's what cottage pie looks like in australia. doesn't it just look normal to you, kylie?





looks great, mofet! yummmm. a cottage volcano.

I was always told if I dug a hole straight down I'd reach China... but I know what you mean. Good one.

MsM, I wondered what you meant by deconstructed. Now I know.
Good and filling on a cold day for sure

 

[msmofet]

Thank you everyone.

I started making it this way because the original way had the taters and cheese on top and then you baked it. It was wonderful. BUT leftovers were a pain to reheat because taters are dense and take awhile to reheat. By the time the taters were hot the meat and veggies were overcooked. This way you can reheat the meat and veggies and taters separately OR make fresh mashed the second day.

 

[msmofet]

That does look good. I do the same thing with a slice or two of meatloaf with gravy. My family calls them nests. I don't include chives in the potatoes since my husband won't eat something if he can see what he thinks are onions.

You can always grind the chives in a food processor.

I was always told if I dug a hole straight down I'd reach China... but I know what you mean. Good one.

MsM, I wondered what you meant by deconstructed. Now I know.
Good and filling on a cold day for sure

Yup nice on a cold day or whenever the feeling hits you. It's quick and easy.