MEAT FILLING:
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 cup chopped yellow onion
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1 lb. 90% lean ground beef -or ground lamb
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2 teaspoons dried parsley leaves
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1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
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1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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2 garlic cloves -minced
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2 tablespoons all purpose flour
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 cup beef broth
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1 cup frozen mixed peas & carrots*
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1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
POTATO TOPPING:
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1 ½ - 2 lb. russet potatoes -about 2 large potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
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8 tablespoons unsalted butter -1 stick
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1/3 cup half & half
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/4 cup parmesan cheese
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MAKE THE MEAT FILLING.
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Add the oil to a large skillet and place it over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add the onions. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add the ground beef (or ground lamb) to the skillet and break it apart with a wooden spoon. Add the parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt, and and pepper. Stir well. Cook for 6-8 minutes, until the meat is browned, stirring occasionally.
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Add the Worcestershire sauce and garlic. Stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute.
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Add the flour and tomato paste. Stir until well incorporated and no clumps of tomato paste remain.
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Add the broth, frozen peas and carrots, and frozen corn. Bring the liquid to a boil then reduce to simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Set the meat mixture aside. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
MAKE THE POTATO TOPPING.
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Place the potatoes in a large pot. Cover the potatoes with water. Bring the water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are fork tender, 10-15 minutes.
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Drain the potatoes in a colander. Return the potatoes to the hot pot. Let the potatoes rest in the hot pot for 1 minute to evaporate any remaining liquid.
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Add butter, half & half, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mash the potatoes and stir until all the ingredients are mixed together.
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Add the parmesan cheese to the potatoes. Stir until well combined.
ASSEMBLE THE CASSEROLE.
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Pour the meat mixture into a 9x9 (or 7x11) inch baking dish. Spread it out into an even layer. Spoon the mashed potatoes on top of the meat. Carefully spread into an even layer.
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If the baking dish looks very full, place it on a rimmed baking sheet so that the filling doesn’t bubble over into your oven. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes.** Cool for 15 minutes before serving.
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