Mexican Shepherd's Pie

Submitted by Galley Wench

"A great use for left overs! Arrachera beef is a marinated meat used in Mexico for tacos. Left-over roast beef, or even ground beef is a good substitute, however I suggest adding some taco seasoning to the meat."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs arrachera beef, cooked and diced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup sweet onion, chopped
• 1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 small red pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 chipotle pepper, seeded and chopped (or 1 jalapeno, diced)
• 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
• 1⁄2 cup carrot, finely diced (optional)
• 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
• 1⁄4 cup cilantro
• 4 cups mashed potatoes
• 1⁄4 cup sour cream
• salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Prepare mashed potatoes, using sour cream instead of milk.
3. In skillet over medium heat melt butter and saute onions, peppers until onions are almsot transparent, stir in garlic and saute another minute.
4. Sprinkle flour over mixture and stir for approximately 2 minutes.
5. Whisk in broth and Worcestershire sauce.
6. Thicken gravy 1 minute.
7. Stir in carrots and corn.
8. Add meat and cilantro.
9. Spoon mixture into small rectangular baking dish.
10. Spoon potatoes over meat evenly.
11. Bake for 30+ minutes or until potatoes are light golden brown.
12. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[ladypit]

I used this recipe as a jumping off point and went in a different direction so no stars, but I wanted to thank you for the inspiration! (I used leftover cooked taco meat, peas, refried beans, and a little wine. It was good!)

 

[Az B8990]

This is a really tasty alternative to traditional Shepherd's Pie. Excellent flavor and easy to make. I used a jalapeno pepper, skipped the adobo sauce cause I couldn't find it in the grocery store. Shipped the corn my accident. Also made the mashed potatoes with almond milk as I can't do dairy. Even with all my exceptions it was excellent. I imagine it will be even better next time when I have everything on hand. Made for ZWT5.