Easy Shepherd's Pie (Beef And/or Lamb Combo) | Food Stuff

Ingredients

• 1 cup beef stock or broth
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese (or sour cream)
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish
• 2 teaspoons thyme (fresh or dried)
• 1 3/4 pounds ground beef or ground lamb*
• 1/2 cup to 1 frozen peas, a couple of handfuls
• 2 pounds potatoes, such as russet, peeled and cubed
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire, eyeball it