CARLA MAKES SHEPHERD'S PIE | A Fan Fridge Comfort Food Challenge
CARLA MAKES SHEPHERD'S PIE | A Fan Fridge Comfort Food Challenge  
Podcast: Chewed UP
Published On: Wed Jan 14 2026
Description: This episode marks a milestone moment for Chewed Up as Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon celebrate the show's momentum with a full-blown Fan Fridge for the 50th episode—and this one delivers. Pulled from a viewer's fridge in Ohio, the ingredients scream Midwest practicality: ground beef, mashed potatoes, cheese, vegetables, and condiments galore. Carla takes the reins, steering the chaos toward comfort by building a Shepherd's Pie–inspired casserole, layering deeply browned beef, aromatic vegetables, herbs, and creamy mashed potatoes finished under the broiler. Along the way, the hosts spiral (productively) into conversations about road rage, kindness, kitchen discipline, mise en place, appliance overload, and why not every trend belongs on your countertop. The episode balances sharp humor with genuine warmth, landing on what Chewed Up does best: turning everyday food into something satisfying, approachable, and deeply human. It's messy, funny, oddly philosophical—and one of the strongest Fan Fridge wins yet. 👉 Grab the full recipe + more at: https://www.chewedupshow.com/recipes Timestamps (YouTube & Spotify) 00:00 — Episode 150 celebration + Fan Fridge setup 02:10 — What's in the Ohio fridge 04:30 — Carla commits to comfort food 06:00 — Road rage, kindness, and public etiquette 12:40 — Mise en place explained (and defended) 17:00 — Building the beef base + seasoning 22:30 — Mashed potatoes get upgraded 28:40 — Broiler finish + plating 31:00 — Tasting and verdict 37:00 — Final thoughts + sign-off 🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors FreshDirect → Fresh groceries delivered straight to your door. https://www.freshdirect.com Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon's collection featured on the show. https://frontgate.com Caraway → Non-toxic cookware, even heating, easy cleanup, up to 20% off for the holidays. https://carawayhome.com/chewedup Canopy by Hilton → A lifestyle hotel brand by Hilton that aims to provide a local experience. https://www.hilton.com/en/canopy Production Credits Kitchen Designed by Anthony Carrino → https://anthonycarrino.com Produced by Simple Alien → https://www.simplealien.com/ Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → https://tvboynyc.com/ About Chewed Up Three lifestyle icons reunite with zero filter, strong opinions, and even stronger flavors. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon are back in the kitchen with comedy, comfort food, and unfiltered conversation — served loud. Episodes drop 3x a week: Monday – Appetizers Wednesday – Mains Friday – Desserts Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a bite. Want to Watch? Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@ChewedUpShow Want to Listen? Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3 Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chewed-up/id1840993910 Amazon → https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1fc5d229-459b-4334-8970-ce0d6f925982/chewed-up RedCircle → https://redcircle.com/shows/c42dbec1-e576-4927-acc7-f22e988c1a81 Fan Giveaway Every episode we pick one lucky subscriber for a fan giveaway. This week's Giveaway: Caraway Food Storage Set Want in? 👉 Subscribe and sign up here: https://chewedupshow.com/fangiveaway Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy