Potato Tot-Topped Shepherd's Pie – Rachael Ray

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
• 2 pounds coarse ground sirloin, patted very dry with paper towels
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, finely chopped
• 2 ribs celery, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 fresh bay leaves
• Salt and pepper
• About 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 rounded tablespoons flour
• 1/2 cup cloudy apple cider or amber beer
• 2 cups beef stock
• 1 cup watercress leaves, chopped
• 1 1/2-2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 bag frozen tater tots