Classic Shepherd's Pie

Serves 6 · 30 min prep · 25 min cook

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb ground lamb (or beef for cottage pie)
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup beef or lamb broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 1/2 lb russet potatoes
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup milk or cream
• to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

1. 1Boil potatoes until tender; mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
2. 2Brown lamb with onion and carrots; stir in tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire, and peas. Simmer until thick.
3. 3Spread meat in a baking dish; top with mashed potatoes, roughing the surface with a fork.
4. 4Bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes until peaks brown. Rest 10 minutes.