Creating Savory Shepherd’s Pie with Cheddar Mashed Topping is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cook the Meat: In a large skillet, brown the ground meat over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
3. Sauté the Vegetables: Add onions and carrots to the skillet, cooking until softened (about 5 minutes).
4. Add Garlic and Thyme: Stir in the minced garlic and thyme, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
5. Mix in Other Ingredients: Add tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, peas, salt, and pepper to the mixture. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Prepare the Mashed Potatoes: Boil the cubed potatoes in a large pot until fork-tender. Drain and return to the pot.
7. Mash Potatoes: Add milk, butter, and half of the cheddar cheese to the potatoes. Mash until creamy and smooth.
8. Layer the Filling: Spread the meat mixture evenly in a baking dish.
9. Top with Mashed Potatoes: Spread the cheddar mashed potatoes over the meat filling.
10. Sprinkle Remaining Cheese: Top the mashed potatoes with the remaining cheddar cheese.
11. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top.
12. Let it Rest: Allow the dish to cool for a few minutes before serving.

These steps will guide you through creating this incredible Shepherd’s Pie easily.