
Classic shepherd's pie
Description
The dish is simple and quick to prepare. Despite its name, shepherd's pie is not a pie at all, but a genuine casserole. The recipe for this traditional English dish has hardly changed over several centuries. Shepherd's pie is a classic dish of British cuisine—a casserole made with mashed potatoes, ground meat, and vegetables. This hearty dish can be served as a main hot meal for lunch.
Instructions
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Step 1

1. Boil the potatoes and mash them into a puree.
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Step 2

2. Heat butter and vegetable oil in a skillet. Sauté chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and corn over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned.
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Step 3

3. Pour the broth into the frying pan, season the meat with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Boil the broth for 5 minutes. Add the mashed potatoes and cream, and mix everything thoroughly.
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Step 4

4. Bake the pie in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 20 minutes. Serve the dish hot.