Kells Shepherd's Pie
Source of Recipe
Kells Irish Restaurant and Pub, Portland, Ore.
Recipe Introduction
Kells executive chef Ethan Light puts a new spin on shepherd's pie,
the traditional English and Irish pub dish, by adding Irish white
Cheddar to the potato topping and simmering the meat in Guinness
stout and cabernet wine.
List of Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds ground free-range beef
1/2 cup sweet onion, diced
1/2 cup baby carrots, diced
1 to 2 teaspoons garlic, minced or pressed
1/4 cup Guinness draught stout
1/4 cup cabernet wine
7 ounces ( 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons) beef broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 cup peas, preferably fresh, or frozen (thawed)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Ulster Champ Topping (recipe follows)Recipe
Brown beef in a Dutch oven or other large heavy saucepot over low to
moderate heat. Allow to simmer until cooked throughout, about 5 to 10
minutes. Drain excess fat when cooked and add onion, carrots, garlic,
stout, wine, broth, Worcestershire sauce, basil, oregano, sage and
marjoram. Stir and bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook 15 minutes
or until carrots are fork tender. Add peas.
While meat is simmering, bring large pot of water to boil for potatoes.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour to make
a roux (paste of equal parts butter and flour used to thicken
liquids). Slowly incorporate roux into simmering beef mixture until
desired thickness is achieved. (If mixture was simmered too long or
cooked too high, less roux is needed.) Continue to cook for 5 to 10
minutes to allow roux and flavors to meld. Season with salt and
pepper. Remove to a 9 1/2-inch round casserole dish or deep pie dish.
While meat is simmering, preheat oven to 350 F and prepare Ulster
Champ Topping.
Ulster Champ Topping
1 1/4 pounds russet potatoes, about 4 medium
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup finely grated Irish white Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely minced
1/3 cup scallions or chives, chopped
Salt and white pepper to taste
Scrub and peel potatoes. Cut into large pieces. In a large pot,
simmer potatoes in water until fork tender. Drain well and return pot
to low heat to remove excess moisture. Stir in butter and cheese and
whip, gradually adding milk, parsley and scallions or chives. Season
with salt and pepper.
Spoon potato topping evenly over meat mixture, making irregular peaks
with the back of a spoon. Alternatively, use a pastry bag and star
tip to pipe potatoes over meat mixture. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or
until potatoes are golden brown and crusty on edges and mixture is
heated throughout.
If desired, place casserole under broiler for 1 to 2 minutes to crisp
potato topping. Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly to set, and
serve immediately from casserole dish. Serve with HP sauce
(Irish-English steak-style sauce), steak sauce or pan gravy, if
desired.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Note: Pie can be cooked and served in individual baking dishes.
Adjust final baking time as needed.
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