Acorn Squash Shepherd’s Pie Serves 4 to 6 1 small Russet potato, peeled and cubed 3 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded ¼ cup (60 ml) butter 2 tsp (10 ml)
1. Place potato in a medium saucepan and cover with heavily salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside. 2. Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, cut-side down. Microwave for 10 to 12 minutes, until tender. 3. Scoop squash flesh into a medium bowl and add potato, butter and 1 tsp (5 ml) salt. Mash and adjust seasoning to taste. Set aside. 4. Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C). 5. Place oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown ground beef in oil, then add onions, carrots, celery, garlic, remaining 1 tsp (5 ml) salt and pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add herbs, red wine vinegar and tomato paste and cook until tomato paste has browned. 6. In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, make a slurry with flour and stock. Add slurry to meat mixture along with beer, Worcestershire, ketchup and bouillon cube. Cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and fold in peas. Season to taste. 7. Place meat mixture in an ovenproof baking
kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste neutral-flavoured oil extra-lean ground beef
1 tbsp (15 ml) 2 lbs (900 g)
onion, finely diced
1 medium
carrot, diced
1 large 1 stalk
celery, finely diced
garlic, minced
2 cloves
freshly ground black pepper
¼ tsp (1 ml)
fresh rosemary, leaves removed and minced fresh thyme, leaves removed and minced
½ stalk
3 sprigs
red wine vinegar
1 tsp (5 ml) 1 tbsp (15 ml) ¼ cup (60 ml) ½ cup (125 ml) 1 cup (250 ml) 3 tbsp (45 ml) 2 tbsp (30 ml)
tomato paste
all-purpose flour
beef or chicken stock
dark beer
Worcestershire sauce
ketchup
dish, top evenly with mash and smooth with a knife or spatula. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
mushroom or beef bouillon cube
1
frozen peas
1 cup (250 ml)
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