Microwave Gourmet Shepherd's Pie Delight

Ingredients

- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1 cup frozen vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup smoked almonds, chopped
- 1/2 cup scallions, sliced
- 1/4 cup chives, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Meat Mixture
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef and 1 lb ground lamb. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Microwave on high for PT6M (6 minutes), stirring halfway through to break up the meat until browned.

2. Add the Liquids and Vegetables
Once the meat is cooked, drain any excess fat. Add 1 cup chicken stock, 1 cup vegetable stock, and 1 cup of frozen vegetables to the meat mixture. Stir well. Microwave on high for an additional PT5M (5 minutes), or until the vegetables are hot.

3. Make the Cheesy Spread
In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt 1/2 cup butter (PT1M, 1 minute on high), then stir in 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 1/2 of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until creamy and smooth.

4. Assemble the Shepherd’s Pie
Spread the meat and vegetable mixture evenly in a microwave-safe baking dish. Pour the creamy cheese mixture over the top, spreading to cover the meat. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese evenly over the top.

5. Cook the Shepherd's Pie
Microwave the assembled dish on high for PT10M (10 minutes), or until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.

6. Finish & Garnish
After microwaving, allow the dish to rest for a few minutes. Garnish with crumbled bacon, chopped smoked almonds, sliced scallions, and chopped chives. Serve hot.

Total Time

PT22M
22 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

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Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total calories: 2,400

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