How to Make Old Fashion New England Yankee Shepard Pie with Stout

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Old Fashion Yankee Shepard Pie Casserole with Stout

We New Englander’s love our comfort food on a cold fall and winter's night. This old time favorite Yankee Shepard's Pie is easy to put together and is sure to please anyone with a hearty appetite! Great for progressive dinners or pot luck suppers, football tailgate parties or even the Super Bowl, this casserole has a bit of a bite to it as it's made with Stout~make sure to save enough for the pie!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

1 -1/2 pounds lean hamburger
1/3 cup diced onion
1 stalk celery, diced
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon oregano
1 -1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
1 cup stout (can also substitute beef broth)
Salt and pepper to taste
3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into big chunks
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chives
1 16 -ounce can whole kernel corn
2 16 -ounce cans creamed corn
Paprika

Step 1

Sauté hamburger, onion, celery, garlic, thyme, oregano, red pepper, stout and salt and pepper until meat is brown. Place sautéed burger mixture in large, shallow casserole dish.
Step 2

Meanwhile, cook potatoes in water. Mash and season with butter, milk, sour cream, chives and salt and pepper.
Step 3

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Drain corn, and mix with creamed corn. Layer corn mixture on burger mixture and spread evenly. Layer on mashed potatoes. Sprinkle paprika lightly over top.
Step 4

Bake for about 20 minutes.

Tips & Warnings

Yield: 8-10 servings
This recipe also freezes well. Cover tightly. Either allow to defrost and bake until piping hot, or if baking frozen, adjust time accordingly.

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