World's Best Shepherd's Pie Recipe

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World's Best Shepherd's Pie
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  1. Cook the corn according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Start the potatoes for the topping. Put them in a large pot with enough water to cover them by a couple of inches. Add about 2 teaspoons of salt to the water. Bring the potatoes to a boil, uncovered, over high heat. Cook them for 10 to 13 minutes. Meanwhile, make the meat filling.
  3. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and celery in the butter, stirring often, for about 5 to 6 minutes.
  4. Add the ground beef to the pan and break it up with a wooden spoon as it browns. Remove the skillet from the stove and, resting it on a heatproof surface so it won't feel so heavy, tilt the pan so that the excess fat runs to the side. Carefully spoon out the fat and discard it (this will make the dish leaner and healthier, as well as lighter tasting).
  5. Put the skillet back on the burner and set the heat to medium low. Stir the garlic and flour into the beef mixture. Stir in the beef broth, then the canned tomatoes, then the herbs, reserved corn, and Worcestershire sauce.
  6. Gently simmer the mixture for several minutes, partially covered, then add salt (1/4 teaspoon, give or take a little) and pepper to taste. Transfer the mixture to a large buttered casserole. Set the oven to 400°, and while it heats, check to see if your boiling potatoes are done.
  7. To test the potatoes, use a slotted spoon to transfer a cube from the water to a cutting board and allow it to cool for 30 seconds or so. If you can slice through the chunk easily with a butter knife, the potatoes are done.
  8. Set a large colander in the sink and drain the potatoes in it (this job can generate a lot of steam, so it is best done by an adult or under adult supervision). Transfer the drained potatoes to a large mixing bowl and scatter the butter pieces over them. Spoon the sour cream here and there over the hot potatoes as well. Wait several minutes for the butter to melt and the sour cream to warm so the ingredients will be easier to blend, then partially mash the potatoes with a hand masher.
  9. Switch to an electric mixer set at medium speed and continue to mash, adding enough milk to make medium-soft mashed potatoes. Don't make them too soft, however; you want them to have some body.
  10. Salt the potatoes to taste and spoon them evenly over the filling. Sprinkle the cheese over the top, then sprinkle on some paprika (be sure to wash your hands right afterward so you don't accidentally rub any of the spice in your eyes). Bake the pie on the center oven rack for about 20 minutes, until the top is golden brown. Cool for several minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 638.13 Kcal (2672 kJ)
Calories from fat 323.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.99g 55%
Cholesterol 125mg 42%
Sodium 1358.9mg 57%
Potassium 1143.78mg 24%
Total Carbs 47.67g 16%
Sugars 10.4g 42%
Dietary Fiber 7.03g 28%
Protein 32.68g 65%
Vitamin C 9mg 15%
Vitamin A 1.5mg 49%
Iron 4.4mg 25%
Calcium 342.5mg 34%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 137.41 Kcal (575 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.75g 55%
Cholesterol 26.92mg 42%
Sodium 292.62mg 57%
Potassium 246.29mg 24%
Total Carbs 10.26g 16%
Sugars 2.24g 42%
Dietary Fiber 1.51g 28%
Protein 7.04g 65%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 49%
Iron 0.9mg 25%
Calcium 73.8mg 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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