Shepherd's Pie

By McLean

Ingredients

• 3 lbs. ground beef, ground lamb or ground pork (or mixed)
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 cup red onion, chopped
• 1 lb. mushrooms, coarsely chopped (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground clove
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 cup dry red wine or beef stock
• 2 tablespoons steak sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
• 2 (12 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 3 cups tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
• 6 cups mashed potatoes
• 4 tablespoons melted butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Dash of paprika

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Cook meat in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, stirring to crumble meat. Add onion and parsley and continue cooking. Add spices and continue cooking for a total of 5 to 6 minutes over medium-high heat.

Mix in corn, check seasoning and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add sauce and cheese and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat.

Spoon the mixture into a two-quart casserole and completely cover with mashed potatoes. (Use a pastry bag for a fancy top.) Sprinkle with paprika and moisten slightly with melted butter. Bake for 45 minutes.