Shepherd’s Pie: This traditional British dish gets its flavor from lamb and savory winter vegetables. A stick-to-your-ribs meal that’s perfect for chasing away hunger on cool winter nights.

Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

(Serves 4)

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup milk, warm
• 1 stick butter
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 ½pound ground lamb
• 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and
  finely chopped
• 1 small celery root, peeled and
  finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 tablespoon plain flour
• 1 ½cup beef stock
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 ½cup frozen peas

DIRECTIONS:

1.  Preheat oven to 350˚F.
2.  Start with the potatoes: In a large saucepan, boil until soft in unsalted water.
3.  Drain and add milk, butter and sour cream.
4.  Mash well and season with salt and pepper; Set aside.
5.  Melt the butter in a large saucepan and brown the ground lamb.
6.  Remove from pan and add carrot, onion, celery root, garlic and thyme.
7.  Sauté until the onion becomes soft, about 5 minutes.
8.  Add flour and mix well.
9. Pour in the stock and let mixture cook for 1 minute.
10. Add Worcestershire sauce, meat and peas.
11. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
12. Add the mashed potatoes on top.
13. Bake until golden, about 15 minutes.