Sunday, March 7, 2010

Shepherd's Pie

8 red potatoes, cut into chunks
1/2 cup milk
4 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 12-oz. package vegetarian meat crumbles, thawed
1 onion, diced
2-4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups frozen peas and carrots, thawed
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 to 1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

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Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Boil potatoes in large pot of water for about 15 minutes.

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Drain. Put potatoes back in pot and mash until smooth.
Add milk, butter, salt and pepper.  Mix well.

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Heat oil in large pan over medium heat.
Saute onions and garlic for 3-4 minutes.

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Add meat crumbles, peas, carrots, ketchup, mustard and thyme.
Add enough broth to keep moist.
Add salt and pepper.

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Spread mixture into baking dish.

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Sprinkle with cheddar/Monterey Jack cheese.

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Spread potatoes over cheese.
Score potatoes with fork.
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over potatoes.

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Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
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Let cool for a few minutes.  Cut into wedges and serve.
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