Traditional Shepherd's Pie
Ingredients
- 1/4 C. butter
- 2 onions, sliced
- 4 C. diced, cooked leftover lamb or beef
- 1/4 C. flour
- 2 C. beef broth
- 2 C. each: diced tomatoes, sliced cooked carrots, cooked peas
- 1/2 tsp. each: dried crumbled thyme and rosemary
- 4 C. well seasoned mashed potatoes
- 2 eggs, well beaten
Directions
In large saucepan, heat butter, sauté onions 5 minutes; add lamb or beef. Sprinkle with flour. Blend in beef broth, eggs, and tomatoes. Stir over medium heat until bubbly and thick. Simmer 5 minutes. Mix in carrots, peas, & herbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to casserole dish. Spread mashed potatoes evenly over stew. Bake in preheated moderate oven at 375F for 35-40 minutes or until top is brown.
