Shepherd’s Pie / Cottage Pie ❤️

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, and margarine can be a cheaper alternative.

Prepare the meat mixture in a stainless steel brazer on medium heat.

Add 1 lb of ground beef and brown it, then drain the rendered grease.

Add 1 small onion and cook until slightly translucent.

Add 3/4 cup of diced carrots and 1 celery rib, cooking until softened.

Add 2 large cloves of minced garlic and 1 tbsp of tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute.

Season with salt and pepper, then add 1 tbsp of fresh rosemary, 1/2 tsp of fresh thyme, and 1/4 tsp of rubbed sage.

Stir in 2 1/2 tbsp of all-purpose flour until toasty.

Add 1 1/2 cups of beef broth and 1 tbsp of Worcestershire sauce, mixing well.

Add 1 cup of frozen peas and let the mixture simmer on low heat.

Prepare 2 lbs of russet potatoes by cutting them into 1-inch cubes and boiling them in salted water until fork tender (about 15-20 minutes).

Warm 3/4 cup of milk and 3 tbsp of butter until melted.

Mash the potatoes and mix in the warm milk and butter, along with salt, pepper, 1 tsp of finely chopped chives, 2/3 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and 1 egg yolk.

Grease an 11 by 7 1/2 baking dish with non-stick spray and layer the meat mixture followed by the mashed potatoes.

Preheat the oven to 375°F and bake for 20-25 minutes, optionally broiling for a golden top.

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