Brisket Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons salted butter
• 1 medium red or sweet onion, finely chopped
• 3 medium carrots, thinly sliced or diced evenly
• 1 small head of broccoli, broken into bite-sized florets
• 2 cups frozen vegetable medley
• 2 pounds chopped smoked beef brisket
• 1 1/2 cups rich beef stock
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce for depth of flavor
• 2 pounds baby red potatoes, skin-on, quartered
• 3 garlic cloves, minced and sautéed in butter for a deeper flavor
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
• 1/4 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 jalapeño, finely diced
• Salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika for a subtle smoky finish