How to Make the Best Shepherd’s Pie Ever - Rana's Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 onion (chopped)
• 3 medium size carrots (chopped)
• 12 ounces peas (fresh or frozen)
• 2 lbs. ground lamb or beef
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 7 cloves)
• 12 oz can of tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon pepper paste, optional (can substitute ketchup mixed with chili flakes)
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dry thyme
• 1 cup broth
• 1 ½ tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil