Shepherd's Pie - Hachis Parmentier

Ingredients

• 10 allspice berries
• 1 1/2 tsp whole black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 lbs ground beef (at least 20% fat)
• 1 small carrot, peeled and finely diced
• 1 small celery stalk, finely diced
• 1 small red onion, peeled and finely diced
• Coarse salt
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 2 eggplants
• 1 cup water
• 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 4 tbs (1/2 stick) unsalted butter