Shepherd's Pie

I have finally decided to make this dish. It's been a few years and it always looks so good on the screen but it's not really what I thought it would be. There wasn't a whole lot of flavor so I think I'm going to play around with ingredients and re-edit this post at a later time. I already know some of the changes, like adding 1/2lb of ground lamb, some more seasoning and maybe chopped garlic and milk to the potatoes. I'll let you know how the next batch goes.

Ingredients:

4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
5 carrots, chopped
1 cup of peas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 pounds lean ground beef
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 cup beef broth
1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash. Mix in butter, finely chopped onion and 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add carrots and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add onion and cook until clear. Add ground beef and cook until well browned. Pour off excess fat, then stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add ketchup, worcestershire and beef broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

Spread the ground beef in an even layer on the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish. Next, spread a layer of mashed carrots. Top with the mashed potato mixture and sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.