Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients

• • 1.5 lbs ground lamb or beef
• • 1 large onion, diced
• • 2 carrots, diced
• • 1 cup frozen peas
• • 2 cloves garlic, minced
• • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• • 1 cup beef broth
• • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• • 3 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• • 1/2 cup butter
• • 1/2 cup heavy cream
• • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Step 1: Boil potatoes until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash with butter, cream, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Brown ground meat in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
3. Step 3: Add onion and carrots, cook for 5 minutes. Add garlic, tomato paste, and cook 1 minute.
4. Step 4: Stir in broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
5. Step 5: Stir in frozen peas. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Step 6: Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the meat filling. Use a fork to create peaks on top. Sprinkle with cheddar.
7. Step 7: Broil for 5-7 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.