The Smart Chef

The Misadventures of a Sheep and a Shepherd's Pie

Once upon a time, there was a sheep named Shaun who lived on a farm in the Irish countryside. Shaun was a curious sheep and loved to explore the world around him.

One day, Shaun wandered into the kitchen of the farm's shepherd and saw a delicious looking pie on the counter. The pie smelled so good that Shaun couldn't resist taking a bite.

But when the shepherd caught Shaun eating his pie, he became very angry and chased Shaun out of the kitchen.

Shaun ran away and ended up getting lost in the woods. He wandered around for hours until he stumbled upon a field full of potatoes.

Shaun had never seen potatoes before and was curious to try them, so he ate one. And then another. And another.

Before he knew it, Shaun had eaten so many potatoes that he couldn't move! He lay there in the field, feeling sorry for himself and wishing he had never eaten that shepherd's pie.

Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 cups mashed potatoes
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned.
Add the onion, garlic, and carrots to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are tender.
Add the frozen peas, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
Simmer the mixture for 10-15 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
Transfer the beef mixture to a 9-inch baking dish and spread the mashed potatoes on top.
Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top of the mashed potatoes.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let the pie cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Enjoy your delicious Shepherd's Pie!