Monday, January 21, 2008

Picadillo Shepherd's Pie

Shepherd's pie, and it's not awful!

Picadillo Shepherd's Pie
Serves 6ish

Picadillo:
1 small onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 jalapenos, minced
2 tsp cumin
1 Tbs chili powder
2 tsp oregano
1.5 lbs ground beef
1 tiny can tomato paste
1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
1 bottle pimento-stuffed olives
1/4 raisins (optional)
1 can corn, drained
1 handful chopped cilantro

Pie:
2 lbs sweet potatoes
1 lbs regular potatoes
4 Tbs butter, divided

Make Picadillo:
In a large skillet saute the onion, garlic, peppers, and spices. Add the ground beef and brown it. Add everything else and season with salt and pepper.
Simmer 15 minutes, and pour into a 9x13inch baking dish.

Top: Preheat Oven to 400 F
Cut all the potatoes into 1 inch pieces, and boil them. Mash with 3 tablespoons of the butter and seasoning.

Spread the potatoes over the meat evenly, and top with bits of the remaining butter (or drizzle with olive oil). Bake 35-40 minutes at 400, until top is browned.

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