posted by Terrytx 05-28-99 11:24 AM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Spiced Shephard's Pie
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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beef
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tbl. olive oil
1 cup onion -- chopped
1 tsp. garlic -- minced
2 lbs. extra-lean ground beef
1 (14 to 16 oz.) can whole tomatoes
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tsp. dried mint
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. allspice
salt and freshly ground pepper
Potato-Feta Topping:
3 lbs. potatoes -- peeled and cubed
salt
2 tbl. butter or margarine
1/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper
1 cup (5.oz.) crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Heat oil in large skillet over high heat. Add onions and garlic; cook 1 minute. Add beef, stirring to break up meat, and cook till no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Drain tomatoes, reserving 1/3 cup liquid; add tomatoes and reserved liquid to the skillet with Parmesan, mint, cinnamon, oregano, allspice, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Cook, breaking up tomatoes with back of spoon, 3 minutes. Transfer to shallow 2-qt. casserole.
Make Potato-Feta Topping: Meanwhile, heat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine potatoes, 1/2 tsp. salt and water to cover in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer till tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Return potatoes to pan and mash with potato masher and butter. Stir in reserved cooking liquid, pepper and cheeses. Spoon potato mixture over beef filling, mounding with back of spoon. Bake 35-40 minutes, till topping is lightly browned.