Pub Shepherd's Pie

Name: Pub Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: ***For the mashed potatoes:***; kosher salt, to taste; 2 Yukon Gold potatoes, washed, peeled, and chopped into 1-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup milk; ground pepper, to taste; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; ***For the beef mixture:***; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 carrots, chopped; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 3 cloves of garlic, minced; ground pepper, to taste; kosher salt, to taste; 2 teaspoons thyme, chopped; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 pound ground beef; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 cup beef broth

Oven Beef Cheesy

Time: 50 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

About

Pub Shepherd's Pie is one of the most beloved English dishes in history, and it's easy to see why! It's one of the great comfort foods, with a rich flavor fit for royalty. Fluffy, buttery, creamy mashed potatoes sit atop seasoned, juicy beef and vegetables with extra meaty flavor. Beautifully seasoned, Pub Shepherd's Pie is a perfect pick-me-up after a cold autumn day as its hearty warmth fills you from head to toe!

Ingredients

For the mashed potatoes:
kosher salt, to taste
2 Yukon Gold potatoes, washed, peeled, and chopped into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup milk
ground pepper, to taste
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
For the beef mixture:
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
ground pepper, to taste
kosher salt, to taste
2 teaspoons thyme, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup beef broth

Directions

Step 1 -Add cold water with the kosher salt to a medium stockpot.

Step 2 -Add in the potatoes, and bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3 -Boil the potatoes until a knife can effortlessly pierce them, about 15-20 minutes.

Step 4 -Drain the water, and return the potatoes to the pot.

Step 5 -Cook and stir the potatoes in the pot over low heat for about 2 minutes. This helps remove any excess moisture and improves the texture of the mashed potatoes.

Step 6 -Transfer the potatoes from the heat.

Step 7 -Mash up the potatoes using a masher.

Step 8 -Add in the sour cream, thyme, butter, and milk.

Step 9 -Season with the ground pepper and kosher salt, to taste.

Step 10 -Combine well, then set aside.

Step 11 -Preheat the broiler on high.

Step 12 -In a large ovenproof skillet, on medium-high heat, heat the olive oil.

Step 13 -Add in and mix the carrots, onion, and celery.

Step 14 -Season the vegetables with ground pepper and kosher salt, to taste.

Step 15 -Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 7 minutes.

Step 16 -Add in the fresh thyme and garlic powder, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 17 -Place the ground beef into the skillet, cooking and breaking the beef into pieces until fully browned, about 4-6 minutes.