In the ninth episode of "Friends" season six, Rachel decided to make a holiday dessert... and accidentally combined recipes for trifle and shepherd's pie. While everyone else looked at the dish with suspicion, Joey definitely liked it. And that means he had his reasons.
Today I checked out the "Official Cookbook" from the series by Amanda Yee and I'm excited to share the recipe for that famous half-shepherd's pie — but this time without the layer of custard, bananas, and jam.

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What you'll need
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large onion (finely chopped)
- 2 carrots (sliced or diced)
- 1/2 cup frozen green peas
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
- 1.5 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 3.5 oz tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1.5-2 lbs mashed potatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
How to make it
Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a large skillet over high heat, warm the oil. Sauté the onion for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Season with salt and pepper. Add the carrots and caramelize for 2-3 minutes.
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Spread the mixture into small ramekins (or one large dish). Top with mashed potatoes. Smooth with a spoon. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until the top is golden brown.
You'll end up with a cozy, hearty dish that even Chandler would happily eat — as long as he didn't know there wasn't supposed to be a layer of jam and custard. Serve with good vibes and "Friends" playing in the background. Just don't mention the recipe's from Rachel — you don't want to scare off your guests. Earlier on zoomboola.com we shared how to make Hagrid's "rock cakes" from "Harry Potter": quick, tasty, and no spells required.