Cottage Pie: Rich Beef Filling with Cloud Mash - All Food Board

Ingredients

• 3 lbs (1.4 kg) Potatoes (Russet/Maris Piper), peeled and quartered
• 4 Tbsp (56 g) Unsalted Butter, cold, cut into cubes
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) Whole Milk (or half-and-half), warmed slightly
• 1 Large Egg Yolk (Optional)
• Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To taste
• 1/2 cup (60 g) Grated Mature Cheddar Cheese (Optional garnish)
• 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Olive Oil
• 5 lbs (680 g) Ground Beef Mince (15-20% fat content)
• 1 large Yellow Onion, finely diced
• 2 medium Carrots, finely diced
• 2 Celery Stalks, finely diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced or crushed
• 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Tomato Purée (Paste)
• 1 Tbsp (15 g) Plain (All-Purpose) Flour
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) Dry Red Wine (Merlot or Cabernet), optional
• 2 cups (480 ml) Beef Stock (low sodium)
• 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 tsp (5 ml) Dried Thyme
• 1 Bay Leaf