Cast Iron Shepherd's Pie

Name: Cast Iron Shepherd's Pie
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Cuisine: Irish, Great Britain
Ingredients: 2 pounds, russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; , Salt and pepper; 1/2 cup, milk; 1 , large egg; 4 tablespoons, unsalted butter, melted, plus 2 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 , carrots, peeled and chopped; 1 , onion, chopped fine; 1 1/2 pounds, 93 percent lean ground beef; 2 tablespoons, tomato paste; 2 , garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons, minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried; 2 tablespoons, all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups, chicken broth; 2 teaspoons, Worcestershire sauce; 1 cup, frozen peas

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We simplified this classic comfort food by using a cast-iron skillet.

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SERVES4 to 6

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Despite its status as a classic comfort food, there's nothing comforting about the many steps and piles of dirty dishes that shepherd's pie usually requires. Using the cast-iron skillet as our sautéing, baking, and serving pan streamlined t...

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