Shepherd’s Pie – Simmer + Sauce

Ingredients

• For the Potatoes:
• 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup half-n-half
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg yolk
• For the Filling:
• 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, minced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and small diced
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 1 pound ground organic beef
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 cup chicken stock