An oval serving dish with a golden, bubbling, crisp potato crown. Beneath, the vibrant textures of sautéed vegetables in a lusciously rich sauce peek out, with the stripe of a whiskey bottle and fresh herbs effortlessly laid around.

Whiskey Infused Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie

Name: Whiskey Infused Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Mushrooms, 2 cups roughly chopped; Sweet peas, 1/2 cup frozen; Red bell pepper, 1/2 minced; Garlic, 2 cloves minced; Russet potatoes, 2 large peeled and quartered; Vegetable stock, 1 cup; Whiskey, 1/2 cup; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 45 minutes

Style American

Technique Sauté

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: May 15, 2024

In this quintessentially American dish, we're giving a modern, vegetarian twist to the hearty shepherd's pie. We're enhancing the mushroom's umami flavor with a touch of whiskey and hale & hearty vegetables. The colors and textures make for a wonderful activation for your taste buds.

Ingredients (for 2)

Mushrooms - 2 cups - roughly chopped
Sweet peas - 1/2 cup - frozen
Red bell pepper - 1/2 - minced
Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
Russet potatoes - 2 large - peeled and quartered
Vegetable stock - 1 cup
Whiskey - 1/2 cup
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍳🍄🔥

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan and sauté 2 cloves of minced garlic until fragrant. Add 2 cups of roughly chopped mushrooms and cook until browned.
Step 2 - 🍲🌶️🥃

Add 1/2 cup of frozen sweet peas, 1/2 minced red bell pepper, 1/2 cup of whiskey, and 1 cup of vegetable stock. Simmer for 15 minutes until the mixture thickens. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 3 - 🥔💧🍴

Meanwhile, boil 2 large peeled and quartered russet potatoes until soft. Mash them, adding a bit of cooking water if necessary to get the desired consistency.
Step 4 - 🔥🍲🥔

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Layer the mushroom mixture in a baking dish and top it with the mashed potatoes.
Step 5 - 🔥⏲️🍽️

Bake for 25 minutes or until the potato top is golden. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Additional

You can switch the peas with in-season veggies for a different flavor profile or use bourbon instead of whiskey for a sweeter touch. This dish is a perfect way to involve kids in the kitchen, have them help with mashing the potatoes or layering the pie.