St. Patrick’s Day Dish
Since most students will probably be too intoxicated to worry about their exercise regiment on St. Patrick’s Day, I’ve decide to post an unhealthy traditional Irish dish. Though this is a health blog, I do believe everything is fine in moderation, just please don’t eat this type of meal every day! Sometimes it is good to reward yourself with a large meal, without worrying about it. So take the day off and enjoy St. Patrick’s Day!
I found a shepherd’s pie recipe from littleshamrocks.com. Here is the original recipe
1 lb. cooked lean ground beef
1 lg. potato, cubed and cooked
1 c. cooked whole kernel corn
1 c. cooked peas
1 c. diced cooked carrots
3 green onions, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. black pepper
2 c. prepared brown gravy
3 c. cooked and mashed potatoes
1/2 c. finely shredded Irish cheddar cheese
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, potatoes, peas, carrots, green onions, garlic, black pepper and brown gravy.
Spray 9-inch deep dish pie plate or casserole dish; fill with mixture. Spoon mashed potatoes around outside edge of pie, leaving an opening in the center for steam to escape. Sprinkle potatoes with shredded cheese. Bake 30 minutes at 350F or until cheese is golden brown and meat mixture is bubbly.
Yield: 4 to 6 servings.