Shepherd's Pie

Any day of the week

Ingredients

  • 1 lb cooked leftover roast of any type
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic (optional)
  • 1 stalk celery
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 cup leftover gravy and 1/2 cup beef stock or
  • 1 cup gravy
  • 2 tbsps chopped parsley
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 lb mashed potatoes

Directions

  • Trim fat and gristle from leftover meat and cut into small cubes.
  • Melt butter in saucepan and saute onion, garlic and celery over low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in flour and cook until it is light gold in colour.
  • Blend in gravy and stock and cook until bubbling.
  • Add meat and parsley and remove from heat.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add 1 cup of frozen peas or corn (optional)
  • Line sides of deep, oven-proof dish with layer of mashed potatoes, add meat mixture, spread remaining potatoes on top. Smooth with a knife and decorate with a fork.
  • Cook in 350-375 degree oven for 30 minutes or until potato top is browned.
  • Serve with green vegetable.
  • Serves 4