Quick Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided, plus additional if needed
• 2 tablespoons softened cream cheese
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 3/4 pounds ground beef or lamb
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 carrot, diced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons gluten-free, all-purpose flour
• 1 cup homemade, onion and garlic-free, beef stock or broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire suace or gluten-free soy sauce
• 1 cup fresh or frozen green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon garlic oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish