Shepherd'S Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Cut potatoes into chunks.
2. 2
   Put saucepan with salted water and bring to a boil.
3. 3
   Reduce heat and cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes; drain.
4. 4
   Cook onions in oil in frying pan over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Add garlic and cook another minute.
6. 6
   Crumble in beef and cook until no longer pink; drain off excess fat.
7. 7
   Stir flour into meat and then add stock slowly.
8. 8
   Stir in salt, pepper, allspice, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce.
9. 9
   Cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
10. 10
    Pour into 1 1/2 quart casserole.
11. 11
    Preheat oven to 400°F.
12. 12
    Mash potatoes with salt and pepper and the 1 tablespoon of the butter and milk.
13. 13
    (The potatoes will be quite dense).
14. 14
    Spread over meat.
15. 15
    Brush top with remaining butter.
16. 16
    Bake until top is golden, 25 to 30 minutes.