Shepherd’s Pie

Assemble it in the morning, refrigerate, and bake at dinner time for a no-stress family meal.

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) ground lamb or beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 lb (900 g) potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Brown the meat with onion and carrots; stir in tomato paste and broth; simmer 10 minutes. Add peas.
2. Boil potatoes until tender; mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread meat in a baking dish, top with mash, and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25 minutes until golden.
4. Leftovers keep 3 days airtight in the fridge — reheat covered in the microwave.