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Irish Shepherd’s Pie with Colcannon Topping: Discover Comfort!

Irish Shepherd's Pie with Colcannon Topping — The Ultimate St. Patrick's Day Comfort Food
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A hearty and comforting Irish Shepherd’s Pie topped with creamy colcannon, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground lamb or beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes
  • 2 cups chopped kale or cabbage
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground meat over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add the onion, carrots, and garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, peas, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. In a separate pot, cook the kale or cabbage in boiling water until tender, then drain.
  6. Mix the cooked greens into the mashed potatoes along with milk and butter until creamy.
  7. Spread the meat mixture in a baking dish and top with the colcannon mash.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
  9. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the meat with lentils or mushrooms.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or bell peppers.
  • This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.

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