4-5large russet potatoespeeled and cut into squares
¼cupof half and half
4tablespoonsunsalted butter
¾teaspoonkosher salt
1egg yolk
For the meat filling:
1lb.ground beef
2tablespoonscanola oil
1medium onionchopped
2carrotspeeled and diced
2gloves garlicchopped fine
1teaspoonkosher salt
2tablespoonsflour
2teaspoonstomato paste
1cupchicken broth
1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
½cupfrozen corn kernels
Pepperrosemary, thyme to taste
Instructions
First, peel and cut the potatoes, bring to a boil and simmer until potatoes are fork tender – about 15 minutes. Then, place the half and half and butter into a microwave safe dish and warm through until butter is melted – about 35 seconds. After draining the potatoes, mix in the half and half and butter mixture, season with salt and pepper, blend well and add egg yolk. Stir until well blended. Put aside.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Now, using a big sauté pan, brown the lamb over medium-high heat until cooked through, drain and set aside. I do not add any additional oil.
Chop up all your vegetables.
Add canola oil and vegetables to pan and cook until onions just begin to turn golden in color – about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and stir to combine.
Next, add the lamb back into the pan and mix with the vegetables. Season with pepper, rosemary and thyme. I use about a teaspoon each of the rosemary and thyme.
Sprinkle the mixture with the flour, stir to combine. Add the Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste and chicken broth.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 5-10 minutes until sauce is slightly thickened.
Last, add the corn, mix and spread evenly into a 9x9 glass baking dish.
Carefully, top with potatoes. Spread all the way to edge to create a seal to keep the mixture from bubbling over. I use a rubber/silicon spatula.
Put 4 slices of butter on top.
Place in the oven on middle rack and bake for 20 – 25 minutes just until the potatoes begin to brown.
Remove from oven. Let cool for about 10 – 15 minutes.