Hosting Dinner Shepherds Pie Deluxe A CrowdPleaser

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb (680g)
• 1 large onion, finely chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 celery stalks, diced (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (30g)
• 1 cup beef broth (240 ml)
• 1 cup red wine (240 ml)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste (15 ml)
• 1 cup frozen peas (120g)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered (1.36 kg)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (120 ml)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (56g)
• 1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese (50g)
• Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste
• 1 egg yolk