enlighten the people generally, and tyranny and oppression of body and mind will vanish like evil spirits at the dawn of day----Thomas Jefferson

Monday, March 20, 2017

sweet-potato shepherd’s pie

4      sweet potatoes, peeled et cut n2 1-inch pieces, 6 cups
3      tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
coarse salt et freshly ground pepper
1 1/2  lbs ground beef
8        ozs cremini mushrooms, sliced, 3 cups
1         large onion, chopped, 2cups
1/2       cup pilsner-style beer
2          tsps dijon mustard
2          tsps cornstarch
1 1/4     cups chicken broth
1.        preheat over to 425. cover potatoes w/2 ins water in a pot; bring to a simmercook until tender, 17mins. drain et return to pot. mash w/2tbsps oil; season w/salt.
2.        place beef in a 10-in cast-iron skillet over med-high et cook, stirring occasionally et breaking up large pieces w/ a spoon, until browned, 11mins. transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon; pour off excess fat in skillet.

3.        add tbsp oil. mushrooms, et onion to skillet; cook stirring occasionally, until browned, 6mins. add beer; cook until reduced, 3mins. whisk together cornstarch, mustard, et broth in a bowl; add to skillet et bring to a boil. return beef to skillet; season w/salt et pepper. top w/mashed potatoes. bake until bubbling, 30mins. serve hot.