Army Shepherd’s Pie

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A meaty pie for tough guys. Adapted from the 1910 Manual for Army Cooks.

Ready in: 45 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 6

• 2 pounds potatoes, boiled and mashed
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat or ground beef
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 30 mins

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Place beef or hamburger in hot oil, sprinkle with flour, and cook until browned and no longer pink in the middle. Remove from pan.

3. Cook the onion in the same skillet for about 5 minutes, until softened. Return beef to skillet and add beef stock. Simmer for about 15 minutes.

4. In an 8×8-inch baking dish, layer half of the mashed potatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Pour beef and onion mixture on top of the potatoes, sprinkle with parsley, and cover with remaining mashed potatoes.

5. Dot with remaining butter and season with salt and pepper, then bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until browned.