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California Shepherd’s Pie

  • Serves 4

Ingredients

  • Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 pound lean ground beef
    • 1 cup onions, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
    • 1 cup canned chopped tomatoes in juice
    • 1/2 cup red wine
    • 1 cup California Black Ripe Olives, wedged
    • 1 cup frozen peas
    • 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary
    • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
    • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1/2 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks
    • 1/2 pound Russet potato, peeled and cut into chunks
    • 3 tablespoons 2% milk, heated
    • 1 tablespoon salted butter

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add beef and onions and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in flour and continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes until browned.
  4. Mix in tomatoes and red wine and cook for another 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened, then add 3/4 cup of California Ripe Olives, peas, rosemary, salt and pepper.
  5. Pour into a deep pie dish and set aside.
  6. Boil parsnips and potatoes in salted water for about 12-15 minutes until fork tender.
  7. Drain, then return to pan.
  8. Mash with a potato masher or fork, then stir in milk, butter and remaining California Ripe Olives.
  9. Spread mixture on top of meat and bake in a 375°F oven for 40-45 minutes.