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Source: Liz aka lemon_drop_gum_pop |
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Serves / Makes: 8 |
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Ingredients |
- 3-4 large carrots, finely diced (you can use canned carrots)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 large onion
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3-4 sprigs of fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 cup of frozen peas
- 1 can of corn
- 1 can of green beans
- 2 Tbsp flour, sifted
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 glass of red wine (I like to use Merlot)
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 cup beef stock (I prefer beef but you can use chicken if you like)
- About 6 cups mashed potatoes, fresh or leftovers.
- 1 egg, beaten
- Parmesan Cheese, grated or shredded
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Preparation |
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Sauté carrots in olive oil until tender.
- Add onions, sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add meat, pepper and thyme and cook until brown, drain.
- Add butter, peas, corn, and green beans.
- Sift flour over meat and stir thoroughly.
- Add tomato paste, wine, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Let this reduce slightly then add the beef (or chicken) stock.
- Allow to reduce down until you have a thick meaty gravy.
- Season to taste and remove from heat.
- Grease an oven proof dish with butter and add mixture to the dish.
- Spoon or pipe the mashed potatoes over the top.
- Brush with egg and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until potatoes are browned on top.
- Serve with some garlic bread.
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