Shepherds Pie With Tater Tot Topping Recipes

TWO-TATER SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the soup, garlic salt and pepper. , Place Tater Tots in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with beef mixture and green beans. Spread mashed potatoes over the top; sprinkle with cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° until heated through, 40-45 minutes.

SHEPHERD'S PIE TOPPED WITH TATER TOTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400˚F
• Heat a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high to high heat with oil, 2 turns of the pan
• When oil ripples, add meat and brown well, stirring occasionally
• Add onions, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves and season with salt and pepper
• Cook to soften vegetables, 10-12 minutes
• Stir in Worcestershire sauce and reduce heat to simmer
• In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat
• Whisk in flour, cook 1 minute then whisk in cider or beer
• Reduce by half then whisk in stock and thicken to a loose gravy
• Place meat and vegetables in a casserole dish and stir in watercress and gravy
• Top with cheddar and tots, and bake until tots are golden and crispy on top

SHORTCUT SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Heat a large skillet over high heat for 2 minutes, then add the oil. (It will shimmer and lightly smoke; that's OK.) When you start to see wisps of smoke, crumble the ground beef evenly into the pan. Let the beef cook undisturbed until browned on one side, 3 minutes, then start breaking it up and turning it to brown any remaining pink spots, about 4 minutes more. Transfer the beef with a slotted spoon to a medium bowl; set aside.
• Turn the heat down to medium and discard all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the skillet. Add the onions, garlic and thyme, stir to combine and cook until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the flour and tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the cooked beef, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce has thickened, about 4 minutes. Remove the thyme sprigs if using. Fold in the peas and carrots.
• Transfer the mixture to an 8-inch square casserole pan, and top with the potato tots and Cheddar. Bake until the potato tots are crisp and the meat layer is bubbling up the sides, 20 to 25 minutes.

CHICKEN TOT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Mix the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, mixed vegetables, thyme, salt, pepper, chicken and cheese in a large bowl.
• Pour into baking dish then top with tater tots, lined up neatly in rows.
• Bake for 45-50 minutes until top is browned and crispy.

COLD SESAME CABBAGE WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Step 1In a small bowl, microwave the peanut butter just to loosen, about 20 seconds, then transfer to a large bowl. (Alternatively, in a large bowl, whisk the peanut butter and 1/4 cup hot or boiling water.) Whisk in the tamari, vinegar, peanut oil, ginger, lime juice, sesame oil, garlic and sriracha to taste. Add the cabbage ribbons to the dressing and toss to coat. Arrange the cabbage on plates or in shallow bowls and top with the peanuts and sesame seeds.Step 2In a large skillet, heat the peanut oil, two turns of the pan, over medium-high. Add the shrimp and cook, tossing occasionally, until pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, tossing often, until the garlic is aromatic and the shrimp is opaque in the centers, just a minute more. Mix in the scallions, chiles and sesame oil, and douse with the lime juice. Serve over the cabbage.

COTTAGE PIE WITH TATER TOTS

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 400° F.
• In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and carrot and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
• Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Drain any grease. Add the garlic, flour, tomato paste, oregano and thyme. Mix until combined.
• Stir in the red wine, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, salt and black pepper.
• Add the broth and bring to a simmer cooking for about 15 minutes or until the beef has thickened.
• Transfer the beef to a 9×13 inch baking pan or oven safe casserole dish and spread out evenly.
• Carefully place the tater tots on top of the meat making sure to cover all of the beef. It's okay if they are piled on top of one another.
• Bake in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the tater tots are crispy and the meat is bubbling around the edges of the pan.

SHEPHERD'S PIE WITH TATER TOT TOPPING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish.
• Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until the butter has melted.
• Shred the potatoes and add to a medium bowl. Pour the butter-oil mixture over the potatoes, add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and stir to combine. Set aside.
• In a large saute pan over medium heat, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Add the spring onions and garlic; stir, and cook until the onions are soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the chili powder.
• Add the tomatoes, beef broth and flour. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, 6 to 8 minutes. Reduce the heat further and stir in the peas and Cheddar; cook until the cheese is melted. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
• Evenly cover the top of the casserole with the grated potato mixture and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, until crisp on top and bubbling, about 20 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.