Shepherd's pie

A quick and easy comfort food British-style. One can add mashed carrots to the green pea layer as well.

Ingredients
1.5 lb ground beef
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 yellow onion
1 clove garlic
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tsp paprika
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
salt
black pepper
1 cup beef broth
2 tbsp flour

1 lb green peas

6 potatoes
4 oz cheddar
3 tbsp butter
milk

Preparation
Peel the potatoes and cut in large chunks. Cook in salty water. Drain. Mash wit butter and half of grated cheese. Add milk if necessary to get to a smooth consistency.

Peel and dice onion. Fry in oil, add minced garlic until fragrant, then mix in beef. Spice with paprika, black pepper, salt.

Brown the beef and drain off all the fat. Add in flour, fry up a bit and add broth to make a thick gravy. Add ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 1 minute.

In a glass baking shape, layer beef gravy, followed by green peas. Top with mashed potatoes. Sprinkle top with remaining cheese.

Bake in a 375F oven for about 20 minutes.

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