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Slice & Dice

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Join EPPS along with Dr. Jennifer Holmes as we feature a different recipe every month.

Previously: Shepherd’s Pie

Selected recipes can be easily altered for vegetarian and non-vegetarian individuals.

Ingredients

Shopping List

  • 1-1.5 pounds of 90% lean ground beef or ground lamb
  • Olive oil
  • Medium yellow onion (sweet)
  • Spices: • dried rosemary • fresh or dried parsley • dried thyme • salt and pepper • minced garlic cloves • garlic powder • celery salt • paprika
  • Small can of tomato paste
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Couple teaspoons of flour
  • 8 ounces of beef broth
  • Bag of frozen peas and carrots (optional but so good!)
  • A stick or two of butter (depending on how much potato you cook)
  • A cup of milk or half and half (the latter will make your potatoes richer)
  • Cream cheese (optional but makes really creamy potatoes!)
  • 2-3 cans of cream corn
  • American cheese slices (optional for top of pie)
  • Non-stick baking spray or butter
  • Fresh bread (if desired)

Instructions

Before we meet: Make the potato topping!

  1. Place the potatoes in a large pot. Cover the potatoes well with water and add a pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are fork tender, 10-20 minutes.
  2. Drain the potatoes in a colander. Return the potatoes to the hot pot or a mixing bowl. Add 1 stick of butter, 1/3 cup of half & half or milk, 1 package of cream cheese (if desired), 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, ½ teaspoon of celery salt, 1 teaspoon of fresh parsley, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper to taste. Mash the potatoes or use a hand mixer and stir until all the ingredients are mixed together. Potatoes can be chunky if you prefer a home-style mashed potato.  Add additional spices to taste (more may be needed if you are making a larger batch of potatoes).
  3. Set cheese to the side if you want to add that to your pie before it goes into oven.
  4. Set aside and cover.

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