Foryoueats: Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds 90% lean ground beef
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 2½ pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1-in chunks
• ¼ cup half & half
• 4 oz bacon, diced (about 3 slices thick-cut bacon)
• 2 medium yellow onions, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1½ cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives