Delicious Shepherd Pie Recipe/ Mattie's Kitchen

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, and margarine can be a cheaper alternative.

Boil the potatoes until tender, keeping the skins on for vitamins.

In a skillet, add 2.5 pounds of ground beef and break it down while cooking.

Add about 3 tablespoons of fresh garlic to the skillet once the beef starts to cook.

After the garlic, add green peppers (about 3.5 tablespoons) to the skillet.

Next, add chopped onions to the skillet and cook everything together for about 10 minutes.

Season the meat mixture with about a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

Add a bouillon cube and ketchup to the mixture for flavor.

Stir in brown gravy mix to enhance the flavor and let it cook.

Add frozen carrots and peas to the meat mixture and let it cook together.

Prepare the gravy by mixing about a cup of flour with two cups of water, adjusting thickness as needed.

Combine the gravy with the meat mixture, ensuring it's not too thick or too loose.

Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Cooking Techniques

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