Magical Shepherd's Pie Bowls | Heartland Cooking

Ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes, washed and dried
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter plus 1 tablespoon melted butter, divided
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• kosher salt, to taste
• ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
• 1 small carrot, chopped
• 12 ounces ground beef chuck
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup frozen peas, thawed