A Better Shepherd’s Pie: Classic Comfort with Chef-Approved Flavour - The Culinary Studio Blog

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 Tbsp water
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4–5 sprigs thyme (leaves only)
• 2–3 bay leaves
• 1 sprig rosemary (leaves only, finely chopped)
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 cup chicken stock or water
• Optional: ½ cup frozen peas, ½ cup frozen corn
• 6 yellow-fleshed potatoes
• 1 tbsp kosher salt (for boiling water)
• 1 cup heavy cream (35%)
• ½ cup hot milk
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• Salt to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper (optional)