US SRF Wagyu Shepherd's Pie

🇺🇸 SRF Wagyu Shepherd's Pie

A luxurious home-style comfort food packed with flavor! Perfect for families - adults and kids alike will love this rich twist on a classic. 🤤 Featuring premium SRF Wagyu ground beef.

📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)
Mashed Potato Layer
• 600g potatoes (peeled, cubed)
• 50g unsalted butter
• 80ml whole milk
• 1 tsp salt

Wagyu Filling Layer
• 400g SRF Wagyu ground beef
• 1 large onion (diced)
• 150g frozen mixed vegetables (corn, peas, carrots)

Seasoning Sauce
• 4 tbsp tomato paste/ketchup
• 100ml beef stock
• 1 tsp cracked black pepper
• ½ tsp dried thyme (optional)

Topping
• 20g butter (cubed)
• 1 egg yolk (optional, for golden color)

👩🍳 Steps & Pro Techniques

1. 🔥 Preheat & Prep Potatoes
   ✅ Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F (crucial for crust formation!)
   ✅ Boil potato cubes in cold water. After boiling, simmer 15 mins until fork-tender.
   💡 Pro Tip: Add ½ tsp salt to boiling water for seasoned potatoes.

2. 🥔 Perfect Mashed Potatoes
   → Drain potatoes → Immediately mash while hot.
   → Add butter + warmed milk + salt (hot potatoes melt butter evenly).
   → Use potato masher or fork. ❌ NEVER use blender (creates gluey texture!).
   → Whip until smooth. Set aside.

3. 🐮 Wagyu Filling Mastery
   → Sauté onions over medium heat until translucent (~3 mins).
   → Increase to high heat. Add Wagyu - sear without stirring for caramelization.
   → Once browned, break apart → Add mixed veggies → stir.
   → Pour seasoning sauce → Simmer until thick but moist (~5 mins).
   ⭐️ Doneness Test: Spoon leaves clear trail that slowly fills.

4. ✨ Assembly & Texturing
   → Spread Wagyu filling in baking dish → Press flat.
   → Top with mashed potatoes → Smooth outwards with fork.
   → Create deep criss-cross pattern (exposes filling).
   → Dot with butter cubes.
   💡 Golden Upgrade: Mix 1 egg yolk into potatoes before topping.

5. 🔥 Baking the Golden Crown
   → Bake middle rack at 200°C/400°F for 25-30 mins.
   → ✅ Final 5 mins: Switch to broiler → Watch for golden crust with char spots!
   → Rest 10 mins before slicing (sets filling).

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