Subj : Ethnic Foods Month - 4
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From : Dave Drum
Date : Fri Sep 27 2024 02:49 pm

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     Title: Humphrey's Traditional Irish Shepherd's Pie
Categories: Lamb/mutton, Vegetables, Herbs, Potatoes, Dairy
     Yield: 4 Servings

     2 tb Oil
     1 lg Onion; fine cut
 1 1/4 lb Lean ground lamb, beef, or
          - turkey
     4 cl Garlic; minced
     1    Bay leaf
 1 1/4 c  Hot water
     2 tb Tomato paste
     2 tb Worcestershire sauce
   1/4 ts Salt
          Ground black pepper
       pn Thyme
     1 lb Frozen mixed vegetables;
          - peas, carrots, corn, (opt)
          - mushrooms, green beans

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 2 1/2 lb Russet potatoes
          Salt & pepper
     4 tb Unsalted butter
   1/2 c  Whole milk or cream
     1    Egg yolk
     3    Scallions; thin sliced (opt)

 * Shepherd's Pie has always been a staple of traditional
 Irish cooking. The British use lamb in their Shepherd's
 Pie, but beef is quite popular and ground turkey can be
 used if preferred. This recipe can also be made in
 individual pie dishes, which are always a hit. Drop by
 Humphrey's Market to pick up all of your ingredients.

 Add 2 Tbsp oil to a medium-size pot, on medium heat,
 saute the onions until golden.

 Raise the heat to medium-high, add meat, continuously
 stir while sauteing, until it begins to brown.

 When meat is cooked through, add 1 1/4 cups of hot water,
 bay leaf and garlic, put lid on and bring to a simmer and
 put the heat on low. Simmer for 30 minutes or until the
 liquid reduces to 1/2 cup.

 Meanwhile, peel and cube potatoes in 3cm/1" sq, boil in
 water, until tender. Drain, add salt and pepper to taste,
 add butter and mash.

 Beat the egg yolk with milk. Add to the mashed potatoes
 and stir. Add sliced scallions and stir. Set aside.

 To the simmered meat, add tomato paste, Worcestershire
 sauce, salt, pepper, thyme, and frozen vegetables. Mix
 well and simmer for 5 more minutes. Empty into an
 oven-safe deep dish and remove bay leaf.

 Place rack on middle shelf of the oven, set thermostat
 to 205ºC/400ºF.

 Spread mashed potatoes over top of the meat mixture.
 Rough up with a fork so that there are peaks -or- use the
 fork to make some designs so the top will brown nicely.

 Bake for 30-45 minutes, until golden brown on the top.

 Makes 4 servings

 RECIPE FROM: http://www.humphreysmarket.com

 Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen

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