Traditional Shepherd’s Pie
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.
Instead of a pastry crust, this traditional shepherd's pie creates a savory crust with mashed potatoes. The bacon adds a fabulous flavor to the filling! Just add a tossed salad or green vegetable and dessert, and you'll have a complete meal that's sure to please your family. —Chris Eschweiler, Dallas, Texas
Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef
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3 bacon strips, diced
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1 small onion, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 cup tomato sauce
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1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained
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5-1/2 cups hot mashed potatoes (prepared without milk and butter)
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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2 tablespoons butter, softened
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1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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Additional butter, melted
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, cook bacon, onion, garlic and oregano until bacon is crisp; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, olives and beef. Simmer, uncovered, until heated through, about 10 minutes.
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2.
Meanwhile, combine mashed potatoes, eggs, butter, cilantro and salt. Spread half of the potato mixture onto the bottom and up the side of a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Layer with the beef mixture and remaining potato mixture.
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3.
Bake 20 minutes. Brush pie with melted butter. Bake until top is golden brown, about 10 minutes longer. If desired, garnish with additional cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 288 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 354mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 5g fiber), 16g protein.
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