Baked Shepherd's Pie

1. 1

   Peel the potatoes, cut into fourths, and boil.

2. 2

   Finely chop the onions, and saute in a pan coated with vegetable oil (not listed, about 1 teaspoon) until they become transparent.

3. 3

   Add the ground meat, cook until it changes color, add salt, soy sauce, pepper, and nutmeg and saute some more.

4. 4

   Once the potatoes are cooked through, drain, season with salt and pepper, and mash.

5. 5

   Once they are pretty well mashed, add milk and mix thoroughly (Adjust the firmness to your liking with milk).

6. 6

   Taste, and add more salt if needed.

7. 7

   Put half of the mashed potatoes into a casserole dish, and spread it out evenly.

8. 8

   Add all of the ground meat from step 3, and top with cheese.

9. 9

   Divide the remaining mashed potatoes into 3 equal portions and scatter on top.

10. 10

    Press it out evenly with plastic wrap.

11. 11

    Coat it with whisked egg; use a fork to make a pattern, and cook at 480F/250C for 15 minutes, and then at 570F/300C for another 5-6 minutes.

12. 12

    You are done once it turns golden brown!

13. 13

    *If you are having trouble getting it to turn golden brown, I have a little trick...

14. 14

    Mix 1 teaspoon of Mirin in with the whisked eggs and coat, and it will turn golden brown easily.

15. 15

    **If you don't have Mirin, then bake at 570F/300C from the start until it browns, and then reduce the heat.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.