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

Whiskey-kissed, veggie-loaded twist on classic shepherd's pie.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 45 minutes

Style American

Technique Sauté

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · May 15, 2024

A little about this dish

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.

A final fox tip

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.