It’s a rainy day, I needed something hearty and down to earth. The sauce was a bit unorthodox, cumin, star anise and cocoa powder made it more like a beef chili rather than what you’d usually put in a shepherd’s pie, but the basics stay the same. Some veggies, topped with mashed potatoes, a hint of cheese, baked until you get a nice crust. Serve hot, sit in front of a hearth and warm yourself.