Shepherd's Pie

Recipe summary

Dollops of potato topping give you a sneak peak at the meaty filling below!

Preparation time:
Cooking time: 53 minutes
Yield: 8

Ingredients

Potato Topping

• 6 medium Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed
• Coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup half and half cream (60 ml)
• 1 tablespoon butter (15 ml)
• Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
• Salt and pepper

Meat Filling

• 1 tablespoon butter (15 ml)
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 small onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, finely diced
• 2 carrots, finely diced
• 2 teaspoons fresh chopped thyme (10 ml)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (5 ml)
• Pinch of ground cloves
• 1 cup beef stock (250 ml)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (15 ml)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (15 ml)
• Coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper