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Miner’s Pie
Serves 4-6
Ingredients:
Filling:
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 large leek, white and light green parts, halved lengthwise and cut into 3/4 - inch pieces
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt
2 pounds ground beef
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
4 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/2 cup ale, such as IPA
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Freshly ground black pepper
Topping:
3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks, and rinsed well
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2/3 cup whole milk (or half-and-half, for a richer taste)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup coarsely grated Monterey Jack or Colby Cheese
Instructions:
Make the filling:
In a very large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil until shimmering.
Add the onion, leek, bay leaf, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 4 minutes.
Add the ground beef and cook, stirring and breaking up any clumps, until no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
Add the garlic, thyme, and tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about one minute.
Adjust the heat to medium, add the flour, and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes, until the flour is completely blended in.
Add the Ale, broth, and 3/4 teaspoon of salt.
Adjust the heat to high and bring to a simmer, using a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the skillet to loosen and dissolve any browned bits stick to the pan, until the filling is thickened but still saucy, about 15 minutes.
Add the corn and the peas and set the skillet aside, off the heat to cool slightly.
Remove the bay leaf, add most of the parsley, and stir to mix.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, if necessary, and pepper to taste.
Scrape the mixture into a broiler-safe 2-quart casserole dish, spread evenly, and set aside.
Preheat the oven to 450* F with a rack in the upper-middle of the oven.
Make the topping:
Put the potatoes in a large pot filled 3/4 of the way with water.
Boil until potatoes come apart easily when poked with a fork, about 20 minutes.
Pour the potatoes into a strainer in the sink, and when the water has been drained completely, put potatoes into a large bowl.
Mash the potatoes with a potato masher thoroughly.
Add the melted butter and stir it into the potatoes.
Add the milk, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, pepper to taste, and the Parmesan cheese and stir to incorporate.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if necessary, and set aside to cook for about 20 minutes.
Add the eggs to the potatoes and stir to incorporate.
Spoon the potatoes over the filling, spreading them evenly and making sure they reach to the edges of the casserole dish.
Sprinkle evenly with the Monterey Jack.
Place the dish on a large baking sheet and bake until the filling is heated through and the potatoes are puffed slightly, about 20 minutes.
Take out of the oven, and sprinkle with the remaining parsley and serve hot.
@heathcliffgirl1847 I hope you still have those leeks. If not, then that’s alr.
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I am in a depressed state. I'm not as involved with my family and friends lately. I don't want to talk to anyone and I'm trying to avoid everyone here. For instance, my oldest niece has a surprise graduation party tonight but I have yet to reply to my sister because I honestly don't think I am going to go. There's shame, disinterest, and quietness in me. I feel less and less here.
I know that this will pass. At least I hope it does. I realized that I have to actively do the things that brings me joy in order to bring myself back.
And that meant no dating app anymore — I hated it so much; yesterday two girls wanted to hook up and I just ugh — I don't think I will find or want to find my future partner in a dating app. I'm not discrediting them because I know and I appreciate the fact that people have found love through them. heck, my future partner probably is in one right now, but I don't think I'm going to be the one swiping right or whatever. I don't care anymore about dating apps.
Sigh
I'm just really sad at the moment so I have to allow myself to slowly feel, and allow time to hopefully help me heal from it.
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