Beef Shepherd's Pie
with Balsamic-Dressed Grape Salad
Heart-warming steak pie is a beloved English classic, but we've given this version a Canadian twist with flavourful beef to create a rich filling with veggies and thyme. Cut into that creamy, golden top and tuck in!
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Produced in a facility that processes milk, sesame, eggs, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, mustard, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean and sulphites.
Ingredients
250 g
Ground Beef
3 unit(s)
Russet Potato
113 g
Mirepoix
56 g
Arugula and Spinach Mix
2 tbsp
Tomato Sauce Base
1 tbsp
Beef Stock Powder
(Contains Soy, Sulphites)
56 g
Green Peas
1 tbsp
All-Purpose Flour
(Contains Wheat)
1 tbsp
Balsamic Vinegar
(Contains Sulphites)
85 g
Red Grapes
7 g
Thyme
28 g
Seed Blend
Not included in your delivery
0.38 tsp
Sugar*
¼ tsp
Salt*
¼ tsp
Pepper*
2 tbsp
Unsalted Butter*
(Contains Milk)
1 tbsp
Oil*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, preheat the oven to 425°F.Wash and dry all produce. Strip 2 tsp (4 tsp) thyme leaves from stems, then finely chop. Peel, then cut potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces. Add potatoes, 2 tsp salt and enough water to cover (by approx. 1 inch) to a large pot (use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium. Simmer uncovered until fork-tender, 10-12 min.
Return the same pan to medium-high. Add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter, then mirepoix. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies soften slightly, 2-3 min. Add half the thyme. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 30 sec.
Add beef to the pan with veggies. Cook, breaking up beef into smaller pieces, until no pink remains, 4-5 min.** Season with pepper. Add tomato sauce base, stock powder, flour, 1 tsp (2 tsp) vinegar and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, until combined, 1 min. Stir in peas and 3/4 cup (1 1/2 cups) water. Bring to a simmer. Once simmering, cook, stirring often, until sauce thickens slightly, 1-2 min. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Transfer beef filling to an 8x8-inch baking dish (same for 4 ppl). Drain and return potatoes to the same pot, off heat.Mash 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) butter into potatoes until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.Top filling with mashed potatoes. Smooth mashed potatoes over top, covering filling.
Place baking dish on a baking sheet. Bake in the middle of the oven, rotating the dish halfway through, until potatoes are golden-brown, 8-10 min. Meanwhile, halve grapes. Add remaining vinegar, 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) sugar and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then whisk to combine.
Allow pie to cool for 3-5 min before serving. Meanwhile, add grapes and arugula and spinach mix to the bowl with vinaigrette, then toss to combine. Sprinkle seed blend over salad.Divide pie between plates. Serve salad alongside.
