Shepherd’s Pie Recipe | Pachecos Cookbook 👩‍🍳 | Umami

Ingredients

• 2 lbs russet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1” thick pieces)
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream (warm)
• 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
• 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (melted to brush the top)
• 1 Tbsp parsley or chives (chopped, to garnish the top)
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb lean ground beef or ground lamb
• 1 1/2 tsp salt (divided, or added to taste)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper (plus more to taste)
• 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped, 1 cup)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup dry red wine (such as Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet, Sauvignon)
• 1 cup beef broth or chicken broth
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 cups frozen vegetables of choice (peas, carrots, and corn)