Easy Rustic Shepherd's Pie with The Cheesiest Mashed Potatoes

"My take on the classic - shepherd's pie! Of course, like with any of my..."

INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground lamb (or beef)
3 cups mirepoix ( equal parts chopped onion, carrots, celery)
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons EACH: tomato paste and  cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon EACH: ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
fresh herbs (a few sprigs rosemary, thyme, and a bay leaf)
1 1 /4 cups low sodium beef stock (or chicken)
1 1/4 cup frozen peas, thawed + drained
2 lbs. yukon gold potatoes, peeled
3 tablespoons softened butter
4 ounces EACH: cream cheese (softened) and shredded Irish cheddar
1 egg yolk
3/4 cup room-temp half and half (or milk)
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