Top Notch Shepherd's Pie

INGREDIENTS
FOR POTATOES

1 1/2 lb. potatoes, peeled
Kosher salt
4 tbsp. melted butter
1/4 c. milk
1/4 c. sour cream
Freshly ground black pepper
FOR BEEF MIXTURE
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. fresh thyme (I used dried)
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 c. frozen peas
1 c. frozen corn (I used fresh)
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
2/3 c. low-sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, for garnish (didn't use)



DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Make mashed potatoes: In a large pot, cover potatoes with water and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until totally soft, 16 to 18 minutes. Drain and return to pot.
  2. Use a potato masher to mash potatoes until smooth. Add melted butter, milk, and sour cream. Mash together until fully incorporated, then season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Make beef mixture: In a large, ovenproof skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion, carrots, garlic, and thyme and cook until fragrant and softened 5 minutes. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, 5 minutes more. Drain fat.
  4. Stir in frozen peas and corn and cook until warmed through, 3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Sprinkle meat with flour and stir to evenly distribute. Cook 1 minute more and add chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and let mixture thicken slightly 5 minutes.
  6. Top beef mixture with an even layer of mashed potatoes and bake until there is very little liquid visible and mashed potatoes are golden about 20 minutes. Broil if desired.
  7. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Tip: After making this, the only thing I would do differently is and a little more stock to have some juices to sop up at the end with a nice piece of garlic toast. 


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