Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 3 large garlic cloves, halved
• 2 ½ pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
• Freshly grated nutmeg
• 2 thyme sprigs
• 1 bay leaf
• One 3-inch rosemary sprig
• + 18 more ingredients
• • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 quart beef stock
  • ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 large celery ribs, cut into ¹/₃-inch dice
  • 2 large carrots, cut into ¹/₃-inch dice
  • 2 medium turnips, peeled and cut into ¹/₃-inch dice
  • 1 large onion, cut into ¹/₃-inch dice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 3 pounds ground lamb
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Set a colander over a bowl. In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the lamb, season with salt and pepper and brown over high heat, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes. Transfer the lamb to the colander; wipe out the casserole. Melt the butter in the casserole. A...

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