This classy version of Shepherd's Pie from Nadia G. has spiced ground sirloin and is topped with a mix of yams and russet potatoes.
Directions for: Sirloin Shepherd's Pie
Ingredients
Potato Topping2 yams, sliced into equal chunks
2 russets, sliced into equal chunks
1 heaping tablespoon of butter
splash of whole milk
Big pinch of sea salt and freshly cracked pepper
The Meat2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 red onion, small dice
2 lb(s) pounds organic ground sirloin
handful of minced parsley
big pinch of smoked paprika
pinch of smoked cayenne
pinch of sea salt and freshly cracked pepper
The Creamed Corn2-4 cobs of corn
1 heaping tablespoon of unsalted butter
bunch chives, minced
cup heavy cream
Assemblyhandful potato chips, crumbled
pinch smoked paprika
Directions
Potato Topping1. Boil the yams and russet potatoes in salted water for 12 to 15 minutes or until fork tender. Strain the potatoes and transfer to a large bowl.
2. Add the butter, milk, sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to the bowl and mash together.
The Meat1. in a pan, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium. Add the red onion to the pot and saut for 8 minutes. Add the ground sirloin, parsley, smoked paprika, smoked cayenne, sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to the pan. Mix and saut for 10 minutes.
2. Turn the heat up to medium-high and saut for a few more minutes until some crispy bits develop.
The Creamed Corn1. Boil the corn in salted water for about 5 minutes. Remove from the water and slice off the corn niblets.
2. Heat the unsalted butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the corn niblets, sea salt, pepper and saut for a few minutes. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a boil. once it begins to boil, cover the pan and reduce on low heat for about 10 minutes.
3. Transfer the creamed corn to a food processor and pulse.
Assembly1. Evenly distribute the crisped beef into a baking dish. Cover it with a layer of creamed corn. Top the pie off with the yam and russet mash.
2. Sprinkle the pie with a handful of crumbled potato chips and a pinch of smoked paprika.
3. Broil for a few minutes, until golden.
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