Cooking With Nanlt Nearly Wordless Wednesday Making Shepherds Pie

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until fully cooked, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.

3. Add the diced onion and garlic to the skillet with the beef, cooking until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

4. Stir in the diced carrots and frozen peas, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

5. Add the tomato paste to the skillet, stirring well to incorporate it into the meat and vegetables.

6. Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, stirring to combine all the ingredients. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer.

7. Season the filling with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning as needed.

8. Transfer the meat and vegetable mixture to a baking dish, spreading it out evenly to create a uniform layer.

9. Spoon the mashed potatoes on top of the meat and vegetable filling, spreading it out with a spatula to cover the entire surface.

10. Use a fork to create decorative lines or peaks on the mashed potatoes, which will crisp up nicely in the oven.

11. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the mashed potatoes are golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.

12. Remove the Shepherd's Pie from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.