My husband loves meat. This recipe is very meaty and is always is one he loves. We make it often. You can substitute beef for any meat of your choice. It can be made top 8 free and Takes 1 hour 15 mins from start to finish. Serves 8-10.

Ingredients

1. 3 pounds (about 6) large peeled potatoes
2. 1/2 cup soy free vegan butter, OR homemade
3. 2 TB olive oil for frying
4. 1 onion, diced finely
5. 1-2 cups veggies-carrots, corn, peas, or whatever you like.
6. 2 lbs. beef OR other meat
7. 1/2 cup beef broth
8. 1 tsp coconut aminos (if soy & gluten free), OR if also coconut free—*See notes
9. 1 tsp salt
10. 1/2 tsp garlic or Johnny sea salt seasoning
11. 1/4 tsp pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400.
2. Boil and peel the mash the potatoes in a large pot, till soft.
3. Meanwhile, pour 2 TB oil in a pan, add the onion and veggies in till they are thoroughly cooked. Onions should become translucent.
4. Cook your beef in a separate pan till browned.
5. Once browned, mix in veggies, broth, and coconut aminos. Simmer for 5 mins.
6. Mix the mashed potatoes with the butter, and seasonings.
7. Layer beef veggie mixture then mashed potatoes into a 9×13 baking dish
8. Bake till mashed potatoes are golden brown, about 30 minutes OR broil on high 5-10 mins.

NOTES:

*Soak 1/2 cup of dried mushrooms, plus 1/4 tsp salt in water for a few hours and then use the liquid to replace coconut aminos for a 1 to 1 ratio. Save the remaining liquid for other recipes that call for coconut aminos.