Easy recipe: Shepherd's pie

With this cold weather, there's nothing quite as comforting as a warm, hearty Shepherd's pie.

This classic dish, with its rich meat filling and fluffy mashed potato topping, is the perfect antidote to cold weather. Here's how to prepare it:

Ingredients:

For the filling:

1 tablespoon of oil

1 large onion, chopped

2 carrots, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

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2 cloves garlic, minced

Minced beef

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

1/2 cup beef broth

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 cup of frozen peas

Salt and pepper to taste

For the mashed potato topping:

Potatoes, peeled and cubed

1/2 cup milk (or cream)

4 tablespoons butter

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and cook until softened for about 5-7 minutes.

Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Add the minced beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.

Stir in the thyme, rosemary, tomato paste, and beef broth. Season with salt and pepper then add the frozen peas.

Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.

While the filling is simmering, boil the potatoes in salted water until tender for about 15-20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.

Mash the potatoes with the milk (or cream) and butter until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Assemble and bake:

Preheat your oven to 180°C. Pour the meat filling into a baking dish. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the filling.

Use a fork to create ridges in the mashed potatoes. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!