Easy Shepherd's Pie I RECIPE#257

Step 1 :-  Preheat oven to 400 degree Fahrenheit ~204 degree Celsius.

Step 2 :- Microwave OR cook  3 large potatoes and keep aside  

Step 3 :- Melt 2 table spoon of irish butter , 

add  onion  (  diced , a big one ) , carrots  ( diced , 4-5 medium  ) , green beans  ( chopped , 10-15 nos  ) , saute and cook for 6-8 minutes on medium flame , until the onion becomes transparent . 

now add ground meat ( beef , 2 lb ~ 1 kg  ) ,

add   pepper powder   ( 2 table spoons  ) , cardamom powder ,  ( 1 teaspoon ) , garam masala   ( 1-2 pinch ) ,and  salt   and   combine well , add 1/4 cup of water or beef broth and cook for 6-7 minutes on medium flame .

Step 4  :- Layer the step 3   mixture  in a oven proof pan, and keep aside 

Step 5  :- Melt  a  table spoon of irish butter  and add garlic ( finely chopped  2- 3  table spoons ) , saute until the garlic is  well  browned .

 add step 2 potatoes  and irish butter ( 4-5 table spoons ) 

 Mash it well 

and add pepper powder ( 2 -3 teaspoons) and salt .  Combine well , 

Spread it over the step 4 mixture .

bake for 30 minutes and  broil for another 3-4 minutes 

Step 6:- Easy Shepherd's Pie is ready...........:) Enjoy  ............- JA Mathew-