Boneless Short Rib Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients

Potatoes

3

lb russet potatoes (4 large), peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

1/2

cup heavy whipping cream

4

tablespoons butter

3/4

teaspoon salt

1

cup shredded Gruyère cheese (4 oz)

Beef and Vegetables

2

lb boneless beef short ribs, trimmed and cut in 1-inch pieces

2

tablespoons  all-purpose flour

1 1/2

teaspoons salt

1/2

teaspoon ground black pepper

3

tablespoons vegetable oil

2

cups diced onions

1

cup diced carrot

1

cup diced celery

1

can (14.5 oz)  organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained

2

tablespoons soy sauce

1

clove garlic, finely chopped

1

tablespoon chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

Steps

• 1

  In 4-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water to boiling; add potato pieces. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cook 20 to 24 minutes or until very tender; drain, and return to saucepan. Shake saucepan gently over low heat 1 to 2 minutes to dry potatoes. Remove from heat. Add whipping cream, butter and 3/4 teaspoon salt to potatoes in saucepan; mash with potato masher or electric mixer until potatoes are light and fluffy. Stir in cheese. Set aside.
• 2

  Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Toss beef with flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the pepper.
• 3

  In 12-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Cook beef in oil 5 to 7 minutes or until browned on first side; stir. Cook 5 to 7 minutes longer, stirring frequently, until browned on all sides. Spread in baking dish in single layer.
• 4

  Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Add onions, carrot and celery; cook 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown. Stir in tomatoes, soy sauce and garlic; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until liquid evaporates. Spread evenly over beef in baking dish. Spoon potato mixture over vegetable mixture; spread evenly.
• 5

  Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until beef is tender and top of potatoes are crispy. Top with parsley.