Savory ground beef and vegetables under a golden, cheesy mashed potato crust. Easy, comforting, and budget-friendly.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Filling
01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 medium carrots, diced
05 - 1 cup frozen peas
06 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
07 - 1 cup beef or vegetable stock
08 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
09 - 1 tsp dried thyme
10 - 1 tsp salt
11 - ½ tsp black pepper
12 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
→ Cheesy Mashed Potato Topping
13 - 1.75 lb potatoes, peeled and chopped
14 - ¼ cup milk
15 - 3 tbsp butter
16 - 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
17 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Set oven temperature to 400°F.
02 - Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return to pot.
03 - Mash potatoes with milk, butter, half the cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and carrots; cook for 5 minutes until softened.
05 - Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add ground beef, breaking up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 6 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
06 - Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
07 - Pour in stock, bring to a simmer, then stir in peas. Cook uncovered for 5 to 7 minutes until slightly thickened.
08 - Spread the meat mixture evenly in an 8x8 inch baking dish.
09 - Spoon mashed potatoes over the filling, spreading to edges. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top.
10 - Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, until golden and bubbly. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
