You have to follow quite some steps to get the Hellofresh Shepherd's Pie made. First, boil the potatoes and mash them with sour cream and seasonings. Then cook the vegetables and beef together. Add the beef stock and let it thicken.
In a large saucepan, add water and some salt. Then boil the water and add potatoes to it. Boil the potatoes for about 20 minutes until they are soft and tender.
When the potatoes have been nicely tender, place them in a bowl. Then add thyme, butter, and sour cream. Mash the potatoes with these ingredients and mix them well together to get a smooth and even texture.
Season the mashed potatoes with salt and black pepper according to your taste and leave them aside, unbothered.
Then take a skillet and add some vegetable oil to it. Add the carrots, yellow onion, and celery to the skillet and cook them until they are tender. After that, add black pepper and salt as seasoning.
After a few seconds, add thyme and garlic powder to the vegetables and cook them for about a minute.
On top of the cooked vegetables, add the beef in the form of small chunks or shreds. Then cook thoroughly until the meat browns.
Add all-purpose flour and stir from time to time to combine everything very well.
Then add the beef stock, some water, and tomato paste and mix everything. Boil the mixture and let it thicken.
When thickened, place the mashed potatoes mixture on top of the beef-veggie mixture and then top with cheddar cheese. Yummy Hellofresh Shepherd's Pie is ready. Bon Appetit!