Shepherd's Pie

Submitted by Chef #571190

"Comfort food heaven for the meat and potatoes set. Best if made in a cast iron skillet."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 1 pie
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs lamb
• 8 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold preferred)
• 1 cup milk or 1 cup half-and-half
• 4 ounces butter
• 1 large onion
• 12 ounces canned corn
• 12 ounces canned creamed corn
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt & pepper

directions

1. Peel and cube potatoes and add to salted boiling water.
2. Finely chop the onion.
3. Smash, peel, and finely chop the garlic.
4. Heat skillet on medium-high and once hot add olive oil.
5. Add onions to skillet and saute until clear.
6. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
7. Add ground beef and cook until brown.
8. Sprinkle paprika over beef and mix. Turn burner to low.
9. Drain potatoes, add milk and butter, mash.
10. Spread potatoes over meat.
11. Mix cream and kernel corn and spread over potatoes.
12. Sprinkle cheese over corn.
13. Place skillet in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
14. Remove and serve with crusty bread and salad.