Hearty Shepherd’s Pie with Grass-Fed Ground Beef: Featuring the Whatta – Permaculture Pastures

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds Permaculture Pastures grass-fed ground beef (from the Whatta Box!)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1½ cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried)
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary (or ½ teaspoon dried)
• 1 cup frozen peas
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup whole milk
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional but recommended!)