Name: Chef John's Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed - 1 ¼ pounds; Garlic, halved - 3 cloves; Lean ground beef - 1 pound; Flour - 2 tablespoons; Beef broth - ¾ cup; Ketchup - 3 tablespoons; Frozen mixed vegetables - 4 cups; Black pepper - ½ teaspoon; Shredded Cheddar cheese, divided - ½ cup; Light sour cream - ¾ cup; Salt - 1 teaspoon

Ingredients for - Chef John's Shepherd's Pie

1. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 ¼ pounds

2. Garlic, halved 3 cloves

3. Lean ground beef 1 pound

4. Flour 2 tablespoons

5. Beef broth ¾ cup

6. Ketchup 3 tablespoons

7. Frozen mixed vegetables 4 cups

8. Black pepper ½ teaspoon

9. Shredded Cheddar cheese, divided ½ cup

10. Light sour cream ¾ cup

11. Salt 1 teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Chef John's Shepherd's Pie

1 . Stage

Place cubed potatoes and garlic in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.

2 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

3 . Stage

Brown ground beef over medium heat in a skillet. Stir in flour, mixing with beef drippings.

4 . Stage

Add beef broth, ketchup and vegetables. Stir to combine. Cook for 5 minutes, until thick.

5 . Stage

Transfer beef mixture into an oven-proof casserole dish.

6 . Stage

Drain potatoes and smash them a little bit before adding 1/4 cup of grated cheese and sour cream. Mash together until smooth.

7 . Stage

Spoon potatoes onto the middle of the meat mixture. With a fork, spread potatoes from the center to the edges to form the top layer.