Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 medium russet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1/2 stick (2 ounces) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/8 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
• 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
• 1 medium carrot, diced (about 1/2 cup)
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 pounds 80% lean ground beef, ground lamb, or a mix
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 1/4 cup dry red wine
• 3/4 cup beef stock
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen green peas
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste