Shepherd Pie Burger

 Another great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.   Good with or with a bun.

                                                  With a bun

Without a bun

SHEPHERD PIE BURGER (British Pub Burger)

(makes 4 burgers)

Sauce Ingredients:

*1 tablespoon butter

*1 medium carrot, peeled and finely chopped

*1 celery stalk, finely chopped

*1/2 medium onion, finely chopped

*1/2 cup mushrooms, finely chopped (optional)

*1 1/2 cups beef broth

*2 tablespoons tomato paste

*2 splashes Worcestershire Sauce

*1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

*2 tablespoons butter

*2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Topping Ingredients:

*1 cup mayonnaise 

*1/4 cup peas, cooked and cooled

*1 garlic clove, minced

*2 cups white or yellow cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)

*2 cups mashed potatoes 

*4 hamburger buns

Burger Ingredients:

*1-2 pounds ground beef (depending on how big you want your burger

Sauce Directions:

~In a medium skillet, over medium heat melt 1 tablespoon butter.

~Add in veggies and cook until softened.

~Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper until well combined.

~Move veggies to sides of skillet.

~Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the center of the skillet.

~Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously.

~Now stir veggies into flour mixture.

~Stir in beef broth.

~Bring to a boil.

~Reduce heat to a simmer and simmer until most of the liquid is gone.

~Remove from heat and set aside.

Topping Directions:

~Using a blender or immersible blender, blend the mayo, peas and garlic until smooth.

~Pour into a small container, cover and refrigerate until ready to use (I like to do this at least 1 hour before using).

Burger Directions:

~Divide ground beef into 4 equal sections, and form into patties.

~Season burger with salt & pepper.

~Heat up skillet, or griddle to medium high.

~Lightly brush vegetable oil over surface.

~Cook 3-6 minutes per side, to desired doneness.

~Divide mashed potatoes into 4 equal parts.

~Form a patty with the mashed potatoes and place on grill.

~Grill until golden brown and flip until the other side is a golden brown.

~Place 1/2 cup of shredded  cheese on skillet or griddle in a circle.

~Allow one side to brown and then place on top of burger 

~Toast the inside of the hamburger buns on grill (optional).

Put The Burger Together:

~Place toasted bun on a plate.

~Place the cooked burger over bottom bun.

~Spread some veggie mixture over the burger.

~Add grilled potato over the veggie mixture.

~Add the toasted cheese over the toasted potato toasted side down.

~Add some mayo sauce on the top bun.

~Place top bun over top and enjoy.