Matty Matheson is hosting an episode of his cooking show "Just A Dash" where he is making a Shepherd's pie using leftover beef short ribs. He starts by boiling potatoes for the mashed potatoes, then builds the base of the pie by sautéing onions, carrots, and celery in butter. He adds tomato paste and beef stock to create a stew-like consistency, then adds the chopped beef short ribs. After cooking the stew, he folds in the beef and adds a dash of salt and pepper. He then makes the mashed potatoes, using cold unsalted butter and no milk. The mashed potatoes are layered on top of the stew in a casserole dish and baked in the oven. Matty emphasizes the importance of letting the pie rest before serving, to avoid burning one's mouth. He serves the pie with freezer peas and melted butter. Throughout the episode, Matty provides his signature commentary, making jokes and sarcastic remarks about cooking, his weight, and his personal life.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Matty Matheson is the host of a cooking show called "Just A Dash".
2. Matty is making leftover Shepherd's pie on the show.
3. He is using beef short ribs that were leftover from another episode.
4. Matty hates eating leftovers, but likes making Shepherd's pie because it's a versatile dish.
5. He uses Yukon gold potatoes for the mashed potatoes.
6. Matty cooks the potatoes whole and then peels them.
7. He adds salt, pepper, and butter to the mashed potatoes.
8. Matty uses unsalted butter to control the amount of salt in the dish.
9. He adds freezer peas to the dish, which he claims are the healthiest option.
10. The oven temperature is set to 375 degrees.
11. Matty lets the Shepherd's pie rest for a few minutes before serving.
12. He serves the dish with melted butter and freezer peas.
13. Matty was born on February 7th, 1980.
14. He ate three chicken sandwiches for lunch at Wendy's.
15. He is waiting for his team to show up and start filming.