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Country Pork and Winter Vegetable Pie

Enjoy this updated version of shepherd's pie featuring pork in a savory sauce with sweet parsnips and colorful squash.
The potatoes are delicately flavored with Parmesan cheese.

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2 tbsp (25 mL)
1 lb (500 g)
1
3
3 tbsp (45 mL)
1
2 tbsp (25 mL)
1 tsp (5 mL)
1/2 tsp (2 mL)
1/4 tsp (1 mL)
2 tbsp (25 mL)
1-1/2 cups (375 mL)


Topping:
6
2 tbsp (25 mL)
1/2 cup (125 mL)
25 minutes
1 hour
Serves 4 to 6

vegetable oil
lean boneless pork loin, cut in 1/2-inch (1 cm) cubes
medium Ontario Onion, chopped
cloves Ontario Garlic, minced
all-purpose flour
can (10 oz/284 ml) chicken broth
tomato paste
each dried sage and thyme
salt
pepper
chopped fresh parsley (optional)
each cubed peeled Ontario Butternut Squash and Parsnips


medium Ontario Potatoes, peeled and cut in chunks
butter
grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

In 12-inch (30 cm) ovenproof dish, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown pork in hot oil. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in flour; cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
Stir in broth, tomato paste, sage, thyme, salt, pepper and parsley (if using); bring to boil. Stir in squash and parsnips. Cover and bake in 325°F (160°C) oven for 30 minutes.

Topping: Meanwhile, cook potatoes in boiling water until tender. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup (125 mL) cooking liquid. Mash potatoes with butter and reserved liquid; stir in cheese (if using). Spoon on top of pork mixture, leaving 1-inch (2.5 cm) border around outside. Bake, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbling and hot. Broil to brown if desired. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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1 Serving (when recipe serves 6):

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28 grams
20 grams
45 grams
472