How to make Shepherds Pie with Truffle infused Mashed Potatoes

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.

Cut up 4 large potatoes and place them in water to boil.

In a skillet, heat garlic infused olive oil and add ground chuck and ground sirloin.

Season the meat with pepper and garlic powder, and add 2 tablespoons of whiskey.

Add chopped onions, green peppers, celery, and 1 tablespoon of garlic to the skillet.

Add mixed vegetables (corn, carrots, peas, green beans) to the skillet.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of better than bouillon roasted beef base and 2 tablespoons of flour to thicken the mixture.

Pour in 1/2 cup of water and let the mixture simmer.

Add browning seasoning and cajun seasoning to taste.

In a separate pot, prepare the cream sauce for the mashed potatoes with whipping cream, cracked black pepper, Philadelphia cream cheese (chive and onion), and sour cream.

Heat the cream sauce and add black truffle infused olive oil, salt, and garlic powder.

Drain the boiled potatoes and mash them with 1 stick of butter.

Gradually mix in the cream sauce until the potatoes are well combined, being careful not to over mix.

Season the mashed potatoes with salt to taste.

In the skillet, layer the meat and vegetable mixture, then top with 1 cup of cheese.

Spread the mashed potatoes over the cheese layer, then add another cup of cheese on top.

Bake in a 400°F oven for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown.

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