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