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Traditional Shepherd's Pie

Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 65 min

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter, divided
  • 1 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup diced carrot
  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1 pound ground beef sirloin
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste