RECIPE

Shepherd’s Pie with Garlic Butter Rice

Name: Shepherd’s Pie with Garlic Butter Rice
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: One 8.5-ounce package BEN'S® READY RICE® Basmati; Ground lamb x 1 lb (or beef); Olive oil x 1 tbsp; Yellow onion x 1 small, finely diced; Butter x 2 tbsp; Carrots x 1 medium, finely diced; Garlic x 2 cloves, minced; Tomato paste x 2 tbsp; Worcestershire sauce x 1 tbsp; Red wine x ½ cup (or beef broth); Beef stock x ½ cup; Thyme x 2 sprigs; Salt x to taste; Black pepper x to taste; Frozen peas x ½ cup

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TIME

45 min

INGREDIENTS

15 items

MAKES

4 servings

A Fresh Take on an Irish Classic

One 8.5-ounce package BEN'S® READY RICE® Basmati
Ground lamb x 1 lb (or beef)
Olive oil x 1 tbsp
Yellow onion x 1 small, finely diced
Butter x 2 tbsp
Carrots x 1 medium, finely diced
Garlic x 2 cloves, minced
Tomato paste x 2 tbsp
Worcestershire sauce x 1 tbsp
Red wine x ½ cup (or beef broth)
Beef stock x ½ cup
Thyme x 2 sprigs
Salt x to taste
Black pepper x to taste
Frozen peas x ½ cup

PRODUCTS USED

BEN'S ORIGINAL™ READY RICE™ Basmati Rice

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1
Prepare the Garlic Butter Rice: Squeeze the Ben’s Original Ready Rice pouch to separate the grains. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp butter. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in the Ready Rice, coating it in the butter, and cook for 1-2 minutes. Mix in the remaining butter, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley, then set aside.
2
Cook the Filling: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add ground lamb and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat. Stir in onion and cook until translucent. Reduce heat to medium, then add carrots and cook until softened (4-5 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute, then add tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, red wine, and beef stock, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Add thyme, reduce to a gentle simmer, and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in frozen peas, remove thyme sprigs, and season to taste.
3
Assemble & Bake: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spread the lamb filling evenly in a baking dish. Spoon the garlic butter rice over the top and smooth it into an even layer.
4
Crisp the Top: Bake uncovered for 15 minutes, then broil for 2-3 minutes until the rice is golden and slightly crisp on top.