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Shepherd's Pie with Parsnip Topping

Rating

Calories

675.0

Protein

43.0

Sodium

308.0

Fat

26.0

The filling: rich chunks of leftover brasato and vegetables . The topping: mashed parsnips and potatoes.

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter

1 cup sliced shallots (about 4 large)

2 tablespoons all purpose flour

3 tablespoons Madeira

1 1/3 cups degreased braising liquid from Red Wine Brasato with Glazed Root Vegetables

4 cups 3/4-inch cubes beef reserved from Red Wine Brasato with Glazed Root Vegetables

1 1/2 cups glazed vegetables reserved from Red Wine Brasato with Glazed Root Vegetables

1 pound parsnips, peeled, quartered lengthwise, woody core cut away

3/4 pound russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 tablespoon butter, room temperature

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, room temperature

2/3 cup coarsely shredded Gruyère cheese (about 3 ounces), divided

Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté until beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Add flour; stir 1 minute. Add Madeira, then braising liquid. Whisk until mixture thickens and boils, about 3 minutes. Stir in beef and vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Cover; chill. Rewarm over medium heat.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Boil parsnips and potatoes in medium saucepan of salted water until tender, 12 minutes. Drain. Return to saucepan. Cook over medium heat until dry, about 1 minute. Add butter and cream; mash until smooth. Stir in 1/3 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer filling to 8x8x2-inch baking dish. Spread topping over filling. Sprinkle remaining cheese over. Bake until bubbling and top begins to brown, about 30 minutes.