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Mario Batali's Pork Shepherd's Pie

Pork Shepherds Pie Mario Batali
Meat Pie with Mashed Potatoes
skill level
Easy
time
60-120min
servings
8
cost
$
Contributed by : Mario Batali
Comfort food to the max. Think: creamy mashed potatoes and succulent pork mixed with a handful of fresh vegetables.
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ingredients
  • 2 pounds Ground Pork
  • 3 Carrots (1/4-inch dice)
  • 1 large Onion (1/4 inch dice)
  • 2 Celery Ribs (1/4 inch dice)
  • 3 tablespoons Corn Flour
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas
  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes (peeled)
  • 2-4 tablespoons freshly grated Horseradish
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
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  • step 1
    ingredients  
    instructions Preheat oven broiler.
  • step 2
    ingredients Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    2 pounds Ground Pork
    Salt and Pepper to taste
    instructions Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high with a few tablespoons of olive oil. Begin to saute the pork and season with salt and pepper. Cook until dark golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon.
  • step 3
    ingredients 3 Carrots (1/4-inch dice)
    1 large Onion (1/4 inch dice)
    2 Celery Ribs (1/4 inch dice)
    3 tablespoons Corn Flour
    instructions Add the carrots, onions and celery to the hot pan, seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir to coat in the pan drippings. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes before adding the corn flour. Cook 2 to 3 minutes more until the flour starts to thicken.
  • step 4
    ingredients 1 cup Chicken Stock
    1 cup Frozen Peas
    instructions Deglaze the pan with chicken stock, scraping up brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the cooked pork and cook for 10 minutes or until the liquid has mostly evaporated. Add the peas and adjust seasoning to taste.
  • step 5
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    instructions Top with the mashed potatoes and place under the broiler. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until the potatoes are golden brown on top.
  • step 6
    ingredients 3 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes (peeled)
    instructions For the mashed potatoes, place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water by 3 inches. Bring to a boil and season with salt. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until fork tender. Drain and set aside until cool enough to handle.
  • step 7
    ingredients Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    2-4 tablespoons freshly grated Horseradish
    instructions Press the potatoes through a ricer. Whisk in about 1 cup of olive oil. Stir in the freshly grated horseradish and season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning if desired.