Classic Shepherd's Pie
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Recipe type: Main Dish
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Serves: 4 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 4 large baking potatoes (about 2 lbs)
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • splash of milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 5 medium to large carrots, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ cup beef broth
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add potatoes. Cook until tender about 15 minutes.
  2. Drain water and mash potatoes with sour cream, milk, and ½ cup cheddar cheese. Set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, bring another small pot of water to a boil, add carrots and cook until tender, about 15 minutes also. When soft, drain and mash then set aside.
  4. While potatoes and carrots cook, preheat oven to 375*F
  5. Heat oil in a large skillet, add chopped onion and cook over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef and cook until it's no longer pink. Pour off any excess fat (or use a spoon to remove it like I do :) then add flour and stir until fully combined.
  6. Next add ketchup, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and beef broth and mix well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, stirring until the beef is nicely coated and the mixture has thickened a little about 2 minutes.
  7. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  8. To a large casserole dish (2 quart or so) spread beef mixture in an even layer, top with frozen peas, then mashed carrots and finally mashed potatoes. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup shredded cheese on top and bake for 20 minutes.
  9. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving and enjoy!
Recipe by Daily Rebecca at https://www.dailyrebecca.com/2014/09/classic-shepherds-pie/