Spiced Parsnip Shepherds Pies Recipes

SPICED PARSNIP SHEPHERD'S PIES

Steps:

• For the sauce, heat the oil in a pan and add the onion. Cook until soft, add the garlic, ginger and curry powder, then cook until aromatic. Turn up the heat, add the mince, fry until browned, then add the tomatoes and simmer for 20 mins until thickened. A few mins before the end, add the peas.
• Meanwhile, tip the parsnips and potatoes into a pan of cold water, bring to the boil, then cook for 10 mins. Drain, season and mash with the rest of the ingredients.
• Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 8. Assemble the pies in individual dishes (or one large one) by placing some meat sauce on the bottom and topping with mash. Ruffle up the tops with a fork, then bake for 20 mins until golden and bubbling.

SPICED SHEPHERD'S PIE WITH PARSNIP MASH

Steps:

• To make the mash, put the parsnips in a pan of cold water, season with salt and bring to the boil then simmer for 15-20 minutes until completely tender. Parsnips can be quite fibrous, so err on the side of breaking up. Drain really well then mash with a big knob of butter, some seasoning and a good splash of milk, cream or crème fraîche.
• To make the filling, heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan then cook the onion, celery and carrot with a pinch of salt for about 5 minutes until softened. Add in the lamb and cook until browned all over. Add the spices and cook for 1 minute, then stir in the flour and cook for another minute until it disappears.
• Stir in the tomato purée and stock and simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened but still saucy.
• Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Tip the lamb mix into a baking dish and top with the parsnip mash. Fork to roughen the surface and dot with a little more butter. Cook in the oven for about 25-30 minutes until bubbling and golden.

EASY SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Brown meat in large skillet. Meanwhile, mix potatoes, cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese and the garlic until well blended.
• Drain meat. Return to skillet; stir in vegetables and gravy. Spoon into 9-inch square baking dish; cover with potato mixture and remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

SHEPHERD'S PIE WITH PARSNIP TOPPING

Steps:

• For filling:
• Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté until beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Add flour; stir 1 minute. Add Madeira, then braising liquid. Whisk until mixture thickens and boils, about 3 minutes. Stir in beef and vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Cover; chill. Rewarm over medium heat.
• For topping:
• Preheat oven to 375°F. Boil parsnips and potatoes in medium saucepan of salted water until tender, 12 minutes. Drain. Return to saucepan. Cook over medium heat until dry, about 1 minute. Add butter and cream; mash until smooth. Stir in 1/3 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer filling to 8x8x2-inch baking dish. Spread topping over filling. Sprinkle remaining cheese over. Bake until bubbling and top begins to brown, about 30 minutes.

SPICY SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Prepare mashed potatoes according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, corn, olives, taco seasoning, chili powder, salt and garlic powder. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes. , Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with 3/4 cup cheese. Spread mashed potatoes over the top; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

PARSNIP TOPPED SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 11x7-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, place parsnips and potatoes; cover with water. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until tender; drain. In 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add broth; heat to boiling. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened. Stir in peas and onions, tomato paste, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Cook 2 minutes. Spoon into baking dish.
• In food processor, place parsnips, potatoes, 1/2 cup of the cheese, the butter, milk, rosemary, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover; process until smooth. Spoon onto beef mixture to within 1 inch of edge. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.

SUPER-QUICK PARSNIP SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Mix ground beef with cardamom, basil, salt, and pepper.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in hot skillet until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Mix corn and peas in a bowl. Pour enough boiling water over the corn and peas to cover completely; soak until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Cook parsnip in boiling water until fork-tender, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and transfer parsnip to a bowl. Pour butter over parsnip and mash with a fork.
• Divide beef, peas and corn mixture, and mashed parsnips between two plates.