Gordon Ramsay's Shepherd's Pie

Step 1

Prepare the mashed potatoes:.

Step 2

Place potatoes in a pot, add enough water to cover, add salt, cook for 15 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork. Drain potatoes and mash (I prefer using a ricer). Warm the cream and butter then add to the mashed potatoes. Season with salt, then beat with a wooden spoon or hand beater for 1 minute until fluffy. Do not overbeat or it might turn gummy.

Step 3

Prepare the filling:.

Step 4

Add 2 T grated Parmesan cheese. Cover, set aside, keep warm while preparing beef.

Step 5

In a large skillet, heat olive oil, stir fry beef until no longer pink. Drain off excess grease. Add onion, garlic, and carrot and stir fry for 3 minutes.

Step 6

Add worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, thyme and rosemary, cook for 1 minute. Add wine and simmer until wine has almost evaporated. Add the broth and simmer for 5 minutes or until sauce has thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Step 7

Transfer beef to a deep dish.

Step 8

Spoon mashed potato on top of beef. Sprinkle with 1 T grated Parmesan cheese. Fluff with a fork to create peaks.

Step 9

Bake in a 400° F oven for 20 minutes or broil until top is brown.