Parsnip Topped Shepherds Pie Recipes

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.

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.

TASTY COTTAGE PIE WITH PARSNIP MASH

Steps:

• Dry fry the mince (without adding any oil) in a non-stick pan until evenly brown and crumbly. Add the onions and carrots and cook over a high heat for 5 minutes, stirring well.
• Add the Worcestershire sauce and tomato purée, pour in the stock and bring to the boil, stirring until well mixed. Cover the pan and leave to simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally until the carrots and onions are tender and the stock has reduced. Taste and season. Blend the cornflour with a little water and stir into the mixture, cooking for a minute or until slightly thickened.
• Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6/ fan oven 180C. While the meat is simmering, cook the potatoes and parsnips in boiling salted water for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash with seasoning and enough milk to make a creamy consistency.
• Tip the meat mixture into a 1.4 litre/ 21⁄2 pint ovenproof dish, spoon the mash on top and rough up the surface with a fork. Bake for 30 minutes or until the potato topping is lightly golden. Serve with steamed broccoli or Savoy cabbage.