Easy Cheesy Shepard’s Pie

Instructions

1. Step one is to put a medium sized pot filled with salted water on high to boil and preheat your oven to 400°.
2. Next, take a smaller pot and place it on a burner filled with water to bring to a boil as well. 
3. Grab a cast iron deep dish frying pan (or regular large frying pan) and Sautee your onions and carrots in olive oil. Your going to cook these until the carrots have softened and the onions are translucent. 
4. Add the ground beef to the pan and cook with carrots and onions until browned. Stirring often and breaking up the meat as you go. 
5. Once the medium pot of water comes to a boil add the potatoes and cook for 12 – 15 minutes until they are soft. Test by piercing with a fork. Should the fork go in easily they are ready. Once ready, tip out into a strainer and allow them to steam dry.
6. Add the corn, peas, and beans to the small pot of boiling water. Cook for 3 minutes and drain. 
7. Now..add the veg (not potatoes) to your beef and onion mixture. 
8. Add the Worcester sauce, HP sauce, and Tomato Paste to the beef. Mix in thoroughly. 
9. Now add the 3 tbsp of flour and stir to coat the beef mixture. Add the red wine and stir to make a “paste” mixture. 
10. Add the stock 1/4 cup at a time mixing after each addition until it gets to the consistency you like. 
11. Add the Thyme, salt and pepper to taste. 
12. Spread this mixture out in the cast iron pan you have used or transfer to casserole dish and spread out evenly. 
13. Now back to the potatoes. Using a ricer, press your potatoes (or mash) into a large mixing bowl. 
14. Warm your milk and butter for 45 seconds in the microwave before adding. Add to the potato mash along with the nutmeg, salt and pepper. Give a stir. Taste for seasoning. 
15. Add the whisked egg and stir in thoroughly. 
16. Add the shredded cheddar and parsley. Stir well and you should have a very light, whipped like texture of potatoes without the starchy gluey texture that can happen if you over beat them in a stand mixer.
17. Spread the potatoes over the beef and place in the oven to cook for 20-25 minutes. 
18. Serve hot and enjoy.