Vegan Shepherd's Pie

A twist on

Shepherd's Pie Shepherd’s pie is a delicious Scottish dish made of a warm and rich meat filling with a bed of mashed potatoes sitting on top.

Historically, it was a dish made by housewives when they wanted to repurpose leftovers such as old meat or vegetables that their husband’s left uneaten.1 This rendition of Shepherd's pie is completely vegan yet I feel that a similar flavor profile is achieved.

- Nina

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Vegan Shepherd's Pie INGREDIENTS Impossible Ground Beef 1 package

Yukon Gold Potatoes 8 large

Sweet Onion 1 medium

Earth Balance Butter 1 cup + 1 tbsp

Red Onion 1 medium

Almond Milk ½ cup

Crimini Mushroom ¾ package

Garlic 4 cloves

Canned Corn 1 cup

Salt to taste

Vegetable Broth 1 cup

Pepper to taste

Red Wine ¼ cup

Garlic Powder to taste

Worchestire Sauce 1 tbsp

Thyme to taste

PREPARATION For the “Meat”:

Step 3

Step 1

Once potatoes are ready, strain them and set

Preheat the oven to 375°.

aside to begin making the mashed potatoes. In

Step 2

the same pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.

On a large cutting board, slice both onions into Once the butter begins to bubble, add the thin ribbons and set aside. Separately, slice the

minced garlic and stir until the aroma begins to

mushrooms vertically, as you would for a pizza

waft from the stove.

and set aside.

Step 4

Step 3

Add in the soft potatoes, remaining butter,

On a large skillet over low heat, melt down 3 almond milk and a pinch of salt and pepper, as tablespoons of butter. When the butter begins desired. Mash everything together until a to bubble, add in onions, and a dash of salt and smooth, creamy, lumpless texture is achieved. pepper. Stir occasionally.

Season with your desired spices and set aside to

Step 4

begin to assemble the shepherd's pie.

When onions begin to develop a caramel color, add in your mushrooms as well as ½ cup of Pie Time: vegetable broth. Turn up the heat to a medium Step 1 flame and continue to stir occasionally.

In a deep baking dish, distribute the filling you

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prepared in an even layer along the bottom.

As soon as the mushrooms begin to brown, add Then, add the mash potatoes on top, making the entire package of Impossible Beef. Sprinkle

sure to evenly spread them out.

in a dash of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Step 2 thyme, to taste. Continue to stir to combine the With a fork, press down on the mashed potatoes flavors. During this step we encourage the use of all throughout the pan, forming small peaks as creative liberty to add any spices that may cater you go. When the tops of these peaks begins to to your liking. Oregano, basil, or fresh parsley brown, it is an indication that the shepherds pie could all be wonderful additions to the dish.

is ready to be taken out of the oven.

Step 6

Step 3

Reduce the heat and add in the remainder of the Place in the oven and cook for about 40 vegetable broth, the red wine, and the minutes, or until the tops of your peaks are worchestire sauce. If you’d like to, season the golden. Take it out of the oven, Serve warm and mixture one last time (be wary of salt!) and allow it to simmer unconverted for 20 to 25 minutes.

Once the liquid from the beef and add-ins has reduced, remove from the flame, cover, and set aside for later.

For the Mash: Step 1 On a large cutting board, peel and cube your potatoes. After this step, fill a large bowl with water and ice and place your potatoes inside. By allowing them to soak in the ice water, you are getting rid of starch which may be sticky and give them an unpleasant texture. While the potatoes soak, boil a large pot of water and add salt to taste.

Step 2 Once the water begins to boil, add in potatoes and allow them to cook through until they are completely soft. While this is going on, mince the 4 cloves of garlic into minisuls pieces.

enjoy!