Ingredients
- 1 tb olive oil
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 3-4 large carrots, finely chopped
- 1 C frozen peas
- 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 2 tbs flour
- 1 tb butter
- 1 glass red wine
- 2 tbs tomato paste
- 2 tbs Worcestershire sauce
- 1 C stock
- 1 large quantity mashed potatoes (~6 C)
- 1 egg, beaten
- grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Preparation
Step 1
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
2. Saute carrots in the olive oil until starting to get tender
3. Add in onions and saute for add'l two minutes and then add meat
4. Season with black pepper and thyme
5. Cook until browned then drain fat
6. Add butter and peas
7. Sprinkle with flour and stir through
8. Add tomato paste, wine and Worcestershire sauce
9. Let this reduce slightly then add chicken stock. Allow to reduce down until you have a thick meaty gravy.
Season to taste with salt or substitute
10. Remove from heat. Grease oven proof dish (9x13 works) w/butter and add the sauce
11. Spoon mashed potatoes over top. Brush with egg and sprinkle parmesan cheese if using
12. Bake for about 20 minutes or until potato is nice and browned on top
13. Serve as is or with some crusty bread to mop up that yummy sauce!