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Skillet Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients

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  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Kosher salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°.
  2. In a cast iron skillet sautee onion, carrot, and meat. Cook until browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. Drain the fat and add the broth, tomato paste, and herbs. Simmer until the juices thicken, about 10 minutes, then add the peas.
  4. Meanwhile, bring the potatoes to a boil in salted water. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes; drain. Mash the potatoes with the butter, milk, and salt.
  5. Spread the potatoes over the meat mixture. Top with cheddar cheese.
  6. Bake until golden, 30 to 35 minutes.