Beefy Banger Mash Pies: Things to Make with Ground

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
• 1 large (approx. 200g) yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb (454g) ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (240 ml) beef broth
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup (60ml) tomato paste
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 lbs (907g) russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk, warmed
• 4 tbsp (56g) unsalted butter, softened
• Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste
• Optional: 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp (30ml) unsalted butter
• 2 large (approx. 400g) yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 cups (480 ml) beef broth
• 2 tbsp (30ml) cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water (slurry)
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar