# What You’ll Need:
→ Filling
01 - 1 lb ground beef (alternatively ground turkey or lamb)
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 medium carrots, diced
04 - 1 cup frozen peas
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
07 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
08 - 1 tsp dried thyme
09 - 1 tsp dried rosemary
10 - 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
11 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
12 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
13 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Cheesy Mashed Potato Topping
14 - 1¾ lbs potatoes, peeled and chopped
15 - ¼ cup milk
16 - 2 tbsp butter
17 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
18 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Boil the peeled and chopped potatoes in salted water until tender, approximately 15 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
03 - Mash the potatoes with butter, milk, half of the cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and diced carrots, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
05 - Add minced garlic and ground beef to the skillet. Cook while breaking up the meat until browned and fully cooked.
06 - Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to enhance flavors.
07 - Sprinkle flour over the meat mixture, stirring continuously and cooking for an additional minute to eliminate raw flour taste.
08 - Pour in beef or vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Add frozen peas and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
09 - Transfer the cooked meat and vegetable mixture evenly into a baking dish approximately 8x8 inches in size.
10 - Spread the mashed potatoes over the filling, smoothing the surface. Sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
11 - Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until the topping is golden and the filling bubbles around the edges.
12 - Allow the dish to cool for a few minutes before serving to let flavors settle.
