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Shepherd's Pie

This is from Cooking for Friends by Gordon Ramsay. Rose is a Gordon Ramsay fan and after sampling the many recipes she's made for us, I can see why. This Shepherd's Pie is a great example. It is still a simple dish but has been elevated beyond the regular Shepherd's Pies I've tried in the past, which, to be fair, never seemed that great. This one is great and will make you and your family very happy. Shepherd's Pie 1 pound ground lamb or beef 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 large carrot, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tablespoons flour 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 cup red wine 1.5 cups chicken stock 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce 2 pounds baking potatoes 4 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons hot milk 4 tablespoons Parmesan 2 egg yolks 1. Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Season the ground meat with salt and pepper and fry in a thin layer of oil until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer the meat to a bowl using a sl