Shepherd's Pie | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 large Idaho potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped yellow onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb or beef
• 3/4 teaspoon Emeril's Italian Essence or other dry Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
• 3/4 cup diced carrots
• 1/2 cup green peas, fresh or frozen (if frozen, do not thaw)
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 1/2 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese