Cheesy Curry Shepherd's Pie
By Tiffy Cooks
This Cheesy Curry Shepherd's Pie is the your next favorite Asian fusion comfort food! Today, let's switch up the classic British Shepherd's pie with a range of spices, from turmeric, curry powder, coriander, cayenne, and more. Made with easy pantry ingredients, it's easy to add a pop of flavor with this baked dish. For this oven-baked recipe, warm, aromatic curried ground beef is paired with a golden crust of fluffy potatoes mashed to perfection. It's a rustic dinner staple you'll make again and again!
Equipment
- Cast iron skillet
Ingredients
Curried Beef
- 2.5 pounds ground beef
- 1-2 tbsp oil
- 1 carrot
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 onion
- 1 tsp tumeric
- 1/2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 1/2 tsp salt adjust as needed
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cayenne
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 1/2 tbsp flour
- 1/2 cup beef stock
Mashed Potatoes
- 4 potatoes
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 egg yolks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- In a pan on medium high, heat up some oil.
- Brown ground beef for 5 minutes, breaking it apart while it cooks.
- Grate in carrots, garlic, and onion. Sauté together for 1-2 minutes.
- Add in turmeric, curry powder, and salt. Sauté together for another 1-2 minutes.
- Then, add coriander, cayenne powder, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste. Sauté for another
- Finally, add in some flour and beef stock, and let simmer on medium low for 20 minutes.
- Put a pot of salted water on boil. Cook for about 5 minutes or until soft.
- Drain the water. Add butter, salt, and white pepper.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth.
- Add shredded parmesan cheese and egg yolk. Mix until creamy.
- In a cast iron pan, add in your curry meat sauce.
- Layer your cheesy mashed potatoes on top.
- Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
