Shepherds Pie Easy Meals for a Crowd Family Fav

Ingredients

• 3 lbs (1.36 kg) ground lamb (about 80/20 blend)
• 2 large onions, chopped (approx. 300g)
• 4 carrots, peeled and diced (approx. 300g)
• 4 celery stalks, diced (approx. 200g)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
• 4 tbsp (60 ml) all-purpose flour
• 2 cups (475 ml) beef broth (low sodium preferred)
• 1 cup (240 ml) red wine (optional, but adds depth)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 cup (240 ml) frozen peas
• 1 cup (240 ml) frozen corn
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 6 lbs (2.7 kg) russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
• 8 tbsp (1 stick) (113g) unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream or crème fraîche (optional, adds richness)
• Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste
• ½ cup (50g) grated cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)