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Meat
Easy
2 Hours, 30 Minutes
Diets 
Shepherd’s pie is traditionally made with lamb (shepherds herd sheep, not cows). However, the distinction between shepherd’s pie, made from lamb, and cottage pie, made from beef, has been lost. I couldn’t resist trying a Jewish twist on this recipe, using a potato kugel topping instead of the traditional mashed potatoes. I knew I hit on a good one when the pie was demolished before I could even taste a bite. Great choice for dinner on a chilly autumn evening.
1 pound extra-lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or Gefen Canola Oil
1 (12-ounce) package frozen peas and carrots
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, such as Glicks
1 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 medium onion, cut into chunks
1/2 cup vegetable oil or Gefen Canola Oil
4 large eggs
1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 and 1/4 pounds (about 4 large) Idaho russet potatoes
Brown the beef in a large pan and transfer to a bowl (or put it in the baking pan you’re going to use; no point in getting another bowl dirty).
Add the onions, celery, mushrooms, and oil to the pan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the vegetables turn brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
Add the peas and carrots, then stir in the flour to combine. Stir in the broth and salt and pepper; cook while stirring until the mixture thickens. Add the beef back in the pan and mix well. Turn the mixture into a 9×13-inch pan and spread it evenly.
Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a food processor, process the onion and oil until smooth. Add the eggs and salt and pepper and process a few more seconds until combined. Pour the mixture into a mixing bowl and switch to the grating blade (not the shredding blade). Grate the potatoes and add them to the bowl. Mix well and pour the batter over the beef mixture.
Bake for one to one and a half hours, until the top is golden brown.
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