Hey Everyone! Dork_Syd here again. After the house upheaval Sunday, I was thoroughly spent. Not to mention that Mondays are the final days in my school week and I have papers due. That adds up to not wanting to cook. So until they come up with that gizmo from Back to the Future II, we have to settle to just use really easy recipes. I came up with this recipe awhile back on a day where Shepherd's Pie sounded awesome but I was too lazy to put in that much work. Thus, Lazy Shepherds Pie was created. Now, those well versed in Irish cuisine may want to stop reading now. The impending spike in blood pressure may kill you.
By definition, Shepherds pie uses mutton (lamb). Strike 1: we're using ground beef. This is technically Cottage Pie. However, there are few who know what Cottage Pie is. Also we're going to use instant mashed potatoes instead of peeled and boiled potatoes. Strike 2: Finally, rather than baking this for an hour or so, we're cooking everything simultaneously to cut down on time and mixing it as it's served. Strike 3: I'd imagine if we pulled this in Eire we would be "potatoed "to death. It's like stoning but with potatoes. Anyway, hope you enjoy this easy recipe as much as we do.
Lazy "Shepard's Pie"
1 lb ground turkey (or beef or chicken- whatever you have)
2 - 12 oz bags of frozen mixed veggies
3 cups water
1 pkg beef stew mix
3 cups mashed potatoes (we use instant)
1) Cook the ground meat until cooked through. If you need to drain the meat, drain it once cooked. (feel free to leave a little of the excess liquid for extra flavor)
2) Add the two bags of frozen mixed veggies and a cup of water. Cover and cook until vegetables are heated through, stirring occasionally.
3) Mix the beef stew mix in the remaining 2 cups of water. Add to the meat and vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil and leave uncovered to cook down the liquid.
4) Serve over mashed potatoes.
If you are feeling adventurous, you can make your own gravy! Replace the water with stock (beef, vegetable, chicken, etc) While the vegetables are cooking add about three tbsp of flour and stir constantly. The flour will thicken the stock. Add the meat and vegetable mixture and continue to cook uncovered until desired thickness is reached.
By definition, Shepherds pie uses mutton (lamb). Strike 1: we're using ground beef. This is technically Cottage Pie. However, there are few who know what Cottage Pie is. Also we're going to use instant mashed potatoes instead of peeled and boiled potatoes. Strike 2: Finally, rather than baking this for an hour or so, we're cooking everything simultaneously to cut down on time and mixing it as it's served. Strike 3: I'd imagine if we pulled this in Eire we would be "potatoed "to death. It's like stoning but with potatoes. Anyway, hope you enjoy this easy recipe as much as we do.
Lazy "Shepard's Pie"
1 lb ground turkey (or beef or chicken- whatever you have)
2 - 12 oz bags of frozen mixed veggies
3 cups water
1 pkg beef stew mix3 cups mashed potatoes (we use instant)
1) Cook the ground meat until cooked through. If you need to drain the meat, drain it once cooked. (feel free to leave a little of the excess liquid for extra flavor)
2) Add the two bags of frozen mixed veggies and a cup of water. Cover and cook until vegetables are heated through, stirring occasionally.3) Mix the beef stew mix in the remaining 2 cups of water. Add to the meat and vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil and leave uncovered to cook down the liquid.
4) Serve over mashed potatoes.
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