Family Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s pie is the ultimate family comfort meal. Savoury minced beef in rich gravy, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 500 g minced beef
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 4 cups mashed potatoes
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 190°C.
2. Heat oil in a large pan. Cook onion, garlic, and carrots for 5 minutes.
3. Add minced beef. Cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
4. Stir in tomato paste, beef broth, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer 10 minutes.
5. Stir in frozen peas. Pour mixture into a baking dish.
6. Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the top. Use a fork to create ridges.
7. Sprinkle shredded cheddar over the potatoes.
8. Bake 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbling. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.