Pub style Shepherd's Pie

Shepherd's Pie with white cheddar mashed potatoes

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat broiler to high

Step 2

Dice potatoes into 1/2 inch pieces

Step 3

Trim, peel, and halve carrot lengthwise; slice crosswise into 1/4 inch thick pieces

Step 4

Finely dice Celery. Halve, peel, and finely chop onion.

Step 5

Place potatoes in a medium pot with enough Salted water to cover by 2 inches

Step 6

Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes

Step 7

Drain and return potatoes to pot. Mashed with sour cream and 2 tbsp butter until smooth

Step 8

Season generously with salt and pepper

Step 9

Keep covered off heat until ready to serve

Step 10

While potatoes cook, heat a drizzle of oil in a medium, preferably oven proof, over medium-high heat

Step 11

Add carrot, season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until slightly softened, 2-3 minutes

Step 12

Add Celery, onion and large drizzle of oil; season with salt and pepper

Step 13

Cook, stirring, until veggies are just tender, 5-7 minutes

Step 14

Stir in garlic powder and thyme. Cook until fragrant, 30 seconds

Step 15

Add beef to pan with veggies; season with salt and pepper

Step 16

Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes

Step 17

Add tomato paste and flour; cook, stirring, until thoroughly combined, 1 minute

Step 18

Gradually pour beef stock into pan with beef mixture

Step 19

Bring to a boil. Cook until mixture is very thick 1-2 minutes. Turn off heat

Step 20

Season with salt and pepper

Step 21

Top beef filling with an even layer of mashed potatoes, leaving a gap around edge of pan

Step 22

Evenly sprinkle with cheddar

Step 23

Broil until browned, 3-4 minutes

Step 24

Serve directly from pan