Shepherds Pie

Mashed Potato:

  • 2.5 lbs (1200g) russet potatoes

  • 1/2 cup (115g) butter

  • 1/2 cup(120ml) milk

  • 1/3 cup (85g) creme fraiche 1

  • 1/2 cup (75g) parmigiano

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Filling:

  • 3 diced trumpet mushrooms (or 6 button mushrooms)

  • 1 medium yellow onion

  • 1 large carrot diced

  • 1 rib celery diced

  • 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced

  • 1.5 lbs ground beef or lamb (lamb is traditional)

  • 6 ounces finely chopped or ground bacon

  • 2 tablespoons (30g) tomato paste

  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tablespoon(6g) fresh rosemary

  • 1 tablespoon(5g) fresh thyme, minced

  • 1/2 cup red wine

  • 1 cup beef stock

  • 1 cup 140g frozen peas

  • 1/2 cup (75g) parmigiano, grated

  • 1/2 cup (75g) gruyere, grated

Did I not write the complete recipe down? Just free balling a shepherds pie it appears. Good luck?