A little salty, a little sweet, a lot of flavor.
There’s something about this dish that just feels right for a cozy dinner. It’s casual enough for a weeknight but flavorful and elegant enough to serve when you’re hosting. The pan sauce is rich and silky with miso, orange juice, and just the right amount of ginger to make it feel warm and alive.
Oh guys, I really do love chicken pot pie’s rustic little sister. Or big sister. Or cousin. Whatever. I’m v much into the shepherd’s pie this year! And how fitting it is for a St. Paddy’s celebration.
To really develop the flavors in the beef and the saucey filling, I slow cooked the chuck steak in the crockpot for 8 hours with beef stock, tomatoes and red wine. The red wine deepens the whole flavor and really ups the ante on how freaking amazing your house smells when you make this! Plus, a whole bunch of cheese in the potatoes doesn’t hurt, either.
