Family Friendly Shepherd's Pie

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I saw this recipe in cookie magazine...it's wonderful. I use buffalo meat and it comes out great. This is comfort food at its finest.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 375f.

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In a large saut pan over medium-high heat , heat the oil , then add the onion , carrot , and meat.

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Cook until browned , 8 to 10 minutes.

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Drain the fat and add the broth , tomato paste , and herbs.

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Simmer until the juices thicken , about 10 minutes , then add the peas.

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Pour the mixture into a 1 1 / 2-quart baking dish.

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Set aside.

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Meanwhile , bring the potatoes to a boil in salted water.

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Cook until tender , about 20 minutes.

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Drain.

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Mash the potatoes with the butter , milk , and salt.

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Spread them over the meat mixture , then crosshatch the top with a fork.

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Bake until golden , 30 to 35 minutes.

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Ingredients

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vegetable oil, onion, carrot, ground lamb, beef broth, tomato paste, rosemary, italian parsley, frozen peas, russet potatoes, unsalted butter, milk, kosher salt