Hubby had never heard of shepherd's pie. His family had several recipes for it in the recipe box. Hubby also says I make it different than any he's had in a restaurant. Hard to imagine, as it's one main dish with a few minor variants. The only thing I can think restaurants do differently is perhaps put it in a shell like a pot pie. A perfect dish for busy, low energy days. This is another place it in the oven, and let it cook without having to worry about stirring dish. Use gluten free mushroom soup for the thickener.
Pre Cook Preparation:
Marinate: No
A. Timer set to thaw meat for about 2 hours
B. Timer set to the time to begin preparation prior to cooking
C. Timer set for 1.5 hours later, when meal should be ready to eat
Meal Adaptations:
Physical Accommodations:
Long oven mitts
Oven rack puller
Frozen or canned vegetables can be used
Visual Accommodations:
Colored chopping boards
Contrasting colored wooden spoon
Potential Food Allergy or Intolerance:
Beef
Chicken
Mushrooms
Pepper
Potatoes
Sausage
Spices
Turkey
Meatless Preparation Avoid:
Beef
Sausage
Turkey
Substitute with: ________________
Utensils:
Can opener
Wooden spoon
Pan: 1 1/2 quart oblong with lid
Ingredients:
Meat: Choose 2 pounds of:
Ground beef, or
Ground turkey
Optional:
1/4 pound ground or crumbled sausage
Vegetables: Choose 2 of the following:
7.5 ounces of carrots
7.5 ounces of corn
7.5 ounces of green beans
4 ounces of mushrooms
1/4 cup of onions
7.5 ounces of peas
15 ounces of potatoes (diced, instant, or mashed)
Other ingredients:
Dash of salt
Spices such as pepper, to taste
Optional:
Dash of ginger
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Preparation:
Meat:
1. Place 2 pounds of burger in the oven safe pan.
2. Add 1 pound of sausage if desired
3. Heat it in the oven on 350 degrees until browned (about 20 minutes).
Vegetables (Choose 2):
1. Open cans of vegetables:
7.5 ounces of carrots
7.5 ounces of corn
7.5 ounces of green beans
4 ounces of mushrooms
1/4 cup of onions
7.5 ounces of peas
Combine:
1. Bring the pan out of the oven and break up the burger.
2. Add 2 vegetables to the top:
7.5 ounces of carrots
7.5 ounces of corn
7.5 ounces of green beans
4 ounces of mushrooms
1/4 cup of onions
7.5 ounces of peas
3. Add:
Dash of salt
Spices such as pepper, to taste
4. Stir well.
5. Heap 15 ounces of real mashed potatoes, or potato flakes, on top.
6. And add a little water.
7. Optionally add a dash of ginger across the top of the potatoes.
8. Return pan to the oven for 1 hour cook time.
Cook Temperature: 350 degrees
Cook Time: 1.5 hours
Servings: 6 to 8
Storage Solutions: Square containers in individual servings
Counter safe: 30 minutes to an hour to cool enough to place in the fridge or freezer
Fridge safe: 3 to 4 days * Per FDA Storage Chart link in Resources
Freezer safe: 2 to 3 months * Per FDA Storage Chart link in Resources
Reheat Instructions:
Microwave: Time and temp may vary.
1. Place in a microwave safe dish (not plastic).
2. Heat until food is fully hot and reaches a safe temperature.
3. Minimum 3 minutes.
Add your microwave time here: _____________.
Stove Top: Time and Temp may vary.
1. Place food in frying pan.
2. Add enough water to almost cover food.
3. Stir frequently while food heats, until thoroughly warm, about 10 minutes.
Add your stove time here: _____________.
Oven Directions: Time and Temp may vary.
1. Place in oven safe pan.
2. Add a little water.
3. Stir frequently while food heats, until thoroughly warm, about 20 minutes.
Add your oven time here: _____________.
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