Russian Shepherd'S Pie Recipe

Name: Russian Shepherd'S Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 potatoes, about 2 pounds; 1/4 cup milk; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 eggs; 1 lb ground beef (I use extra lean); 2 onions, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms, about 4 ounces; 1/2 teaspoon caraway seed; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

6 potatoes, about 2 pounds
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 lb ground beef (I use extra lean)
2 onions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms, about 4 ounces
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1
Peel potatoes; cut into chunks, put into saucepan of boiling salted water, cover and cook potatoes until tender, about 12 minutes.
2
Drain and return to pan; remove from heat.
3
Add milk, butter and half of the salt and half of the pepper; mash with potato masher until smooth.
4
Stir in 1/4 cup of the flour and 1 of the eggs.
5
Meanwhile, in large nonstick fry pan, saute beef over medium high heat, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
6
Drain off fat.
7
Add onions, mushrooms, caraway seeds and remaining salt and pepper; cook over medium heat, stirring, until onions are softened, 8 minutes.
8
Sprinkle with remaining flour; cook, stirring for 5 minutes.
9
Spread half of the potato mixture in 8 inch square glass baking dish.
10
Spoon meat mixture over top.
11
Top with remaining potato mixture.
12
Beat remaining egg; brush over potato mixture.
13
Sprinkle with cheese.
14
Bake in 350F degrees oven until topping is golden, 30 to 40 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 potatoes, about 2 pounds, 1/4 cup milk, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Russian Shepherd'S Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Russian Shepherd'S Pie

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