Feeds: 6-8
Prep time: 1 hour
Cook time: 45 minutes
Preheat the oven to 350F

Beef layer

1 lb. lean ground beef (try to use sirloin, or chuck if you can!)
4 tbsp. canola oil
2 cups mixed mushrooms (I used buttons, shiitakes, and oysters, but pick your favourites)
½ cup minced onions
¼ cup minced carrots
¼ cup minced celery
1 tbsp. minced garlic
1 tbsp. fresh chopped rosemary
1 tsp. fresh chopped thyme
½ cup red wine
1 cup beef stock
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• In a pan, add 2 tbsp. oil, and ground beef, saute until cooked through, drain off all excess fat, set aside beef
• In the same pan, now add remaining 2 tbsp. oil, saute mushrooms, onions, carrots, celery, and garlic
• Return ground beef to the pan, then deglaze with red wine, followed with beef stock, allow to reduce, adding the herbs and seasoning
• Place in the bottom of the baking pan in a flat layer

 

Truffled Cream Corn layer
3 cups corn (fresh or frozen, if necessary)
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. minced shallots
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 tbsp. fresh thyme
1 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp. truffle oil
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• In another pan, melt butter, then saute shallots and garlic until transluscent
• Immediately add the corn and lightly saute, 2-3 minutes
• Add heavy cream and allow to reduce until creamy
• Finish with fresh thyme, truffle oil, and seasoning
• Place in the baking pan, in a flat layer on top of the beef

 

Parmesan Mashed Potatoes layer
*HINT* start your potatoes prior to sautéing your beef!

1.5 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 oz. raw butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup parmesan
1 tsp. nutmeg
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Paprika, for sprinkling

• In a pot, place the potatoes, cover with cold water, bring to a simmer, seasoning well with salt, and cook through, as you would for mashed potatoes
• Drain the water, and return the potatoes to the pot
• Add the remaining ingredients and mash vigorously until smooth
• You may need to add additional cream or butter depending on your personal liking
• Spread the potatoes carefully over the top of the corn
• Top the potatoes with a light dusting of paprika

Place the Shepherd’s Pie in the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, until it is heated through and the top is golden brown. Hope you enjoy this fun take on an everyday comfort food!