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.