Shepherd's Pie With Ground Beef

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 tbsp Irish butter
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped up
• 1 1/2 c chicken broth
• 1 tsp Worcestershire
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 c frozen peas
• 1 c frozen corn
• salt, to taste
• 2 1/2 lb russet potatoes, peeled and cut in even cubes (about 3 russets)
• 3 tbsp Irish butter, melted
• 1/4 c milk, warmed + more if needed
• 4 oz extra sharp white cheddar, grated
• 1/3 c heavy cream, warmed
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, a pinch

Instructions

1. 1

   Over medium heat, brown the ground beef in...: Over medium heat, brown the ground beef in a pan

2. 2

   Drain the excess grease or use a few...: Drain the excess grease or use a few paper towels collect the excess grease and discard

3. 3

   Add in the 2 tbsp Irish butter, diced...: Add in the 2 tbsp Irish butter, diced onions, sliced carrots and minced garlic

4. 4

   Cover your pan with a lid and simmer...: Cover your pan with a lid and simmer for 5 minutes on low heat to soften the vegetables

5. 5

   Add 2 tbsp of flour to the pan...: Add 2 tbsp of flour to the pan and stir for 2 minutes

6. 6

   Pour in the chicken broth, worcestershire, tomato pasta,...: Pour in the chicken broth, worcestershire, tomato pasta, fresh rosemary, 1/2 tsp salt, pepper, frozen corn and frozen peas

7. 7

   Bring this to a rolling boil and allow...: Bring this to a rolling boil and allow the liquid to thicken, resembling a gravy

8. 8

   Turn heat to low and cover the pan...: Turn heat to low and cover the pan while preparing the mashed potatoes (stir occasionally)

9. 9

   Preheat oven to 375

10. 10

    Add the peeled and cubed potatoes to a...: Add the peeled and cubed potatoes to a pot, cover with water (a few pinches of salt) and boil until the potatoes are fork tender

11. 11

    Drain the potatoes then return them to the...: Drain the potatoes then return them to the pan, over low heat, and steam the remaining water from the potatoes for a few minutes

12. 12

    Transfer to a large bowl, mash until fluffy

13. 13

    Stir in 3 tbsp melted butter

14. 14

    Stirring after each addition in this order add...: Stirring after each addition in this order add the warm milk, white cheddar, warm cream a pinch of salt and pepper (add more warm milk if too thick)

15. 15

    Pour the meat filling into a baking dish,...: Pour the meat filling into a baking dish, top it with the mashed potatoes

16. 16

    Place a few pats of butter on top...: Place a few pats of butter on top of the potatoes (optional)

17. 17

    Bake 45 minutes until golden and bubbly

18. 18

    Serve