Shepherd'S Pie

Ingredients

• Potato Topping
• 6 medium potatoes, peeled & quartered
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled
• 4 ounces neufchatel cheese or 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1/4 cup 2% low-fat milk
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Filling
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon sage
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 medium carrots, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 beef bouillon cube
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Other Ingredients Needed
• 2 unbaked 9-inch deep dish pie pastry
• 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded