How to Make The Perfect Shepherd's Pie/Cottage Pie | Chef Jean-Pierre

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

Cut short ribs into small pieces and grind them using a meat grinder.

Heat clarified butter in a pan until hot.

Add diced onions to the hot pan and sauté until caramelized.

Add ground short ribs to the pan and cook until browned, ensuring to create a Maillard reaction for flavor.

Add sliced portabella mushrooms to the pan and season with salt to help them release moisture.

Once the mushrooms have released their water, add diced carrots and continue cooking until tender.

Add crushed tomatoes and tomato puree to the mixture, stirring to combine.

Sprinkle in thyme and rosemary, mixing well.

Add a small amount of flour to the mixture and stir to combine, allowing it to cook for a few minutes.

Pour in beef stock to the mixture, stirring until well combined and let it simmer.

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