ELEVENTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS – Shepherds Pie – January 4 – Eleven Pipers Piping

Instructions

1. Preheat an oven to 375.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the potatoes and 1 tablespoon salt and cook until tender, but not mushy.
3. Meanwhile, in a separate skillet, over medium heat add the olive oil, remaining salt, and carrots until they start to get tender. Add the onions and saute for another 3 minutes. Turn the heat up to medium-high and add the ground beef. When the meat is cooked, drain the fat and add the flour. Mix and then return to the heat and add the garlic, beef broth, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes, or until it starts to get thick.
4. Grease a 9×13 glass dish and add the sauce.
5. Drain the potatoes and mash.  Then add the half & half, cream cheese, and sour cream, mix together and put in a pastry bag and pipe over the meat mixture. Bake for 20 minutes, until the potatoes are browning on top. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the top with the cheese. Return to the oven until the cheese melts.