Into My Kitchen

Shepard's Pie

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 lb ground meat (lamb or beef)
2 carrots sliced thin
2 1/2 cups peas
1 tbsp dried parsley
1 tsp Better than Boullion Italian
1 small can tomato paste
2 cups water
2 tbsp flour
4 cups mashed potatoes
salt and pepper

In a large frying pan, heat the oil.

Add the onions and carrots and sweat until onions are tender.

Add meat and peas, cook until brown.

Add the seasonings, water, and flour.

Cook until the liquid is a slightly thickened gravy.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Prepare mashed potatoes.

Transfer the meat mixture to a foil line deep pie dish. Spread the warm mashed potatoes over the top like an icing for a cake.

Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.

Serve with crusty bread and butter.