Shepherd's Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Grind roast beef.
2. 2
   Brown meat in butter and oil.
3. 3
   Stir in onion and garlic and cook until onion.
4. 4
   Stir in mushrooms and cook until liquid has evaporated 4.
5. 5
   Season withsalt and pepper.
6. 6
   Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
7. 7
   Add cognac and cook over high heat until it evaporates.
8. 8
   Add wine and cook until wine has evaporated.
9. 9
   Stir in tomato, broth and thyme.
10. 10
    Bring to a boil and simmer covered for 1 1/2 hour, adding more broth if needed.
11. 11
    Add Worcestershire and cook 10 minutes.
12. 12
    Set aside.
13. 13
    Cook potatoes in their skin.
14. 14
    Let cool a little.
15. 15
    Peel potatoes, mash them adding butter, milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
16. 16
    Place prepared meat in a baking dish.
17. 17
    Spread potatoes on top.
18. 18
    Brush top with egg yolk.
19. 19
    Bake in 350F (180C) F oven for 1/2 an hour or until top is golden.