In a cauldron (or skillet), sauté finely chopped onions and garlic until they’re translucent and aromatic.

Add the ground beef or lamb and cook until it’s browned and crumbled.

Sprinkle in a dash of Worcestershire sauce, which will give your filling a depth of flavor that even Snape would appreciate.

Toss in the diced carrots and peas, and let the ingredients mingle like members of Dumbledore’s Army.

Pour in a bit of beef or vegetable broth and allow the mixture to simmer and enchant.

While your filling simmers, let’s focus on the enchanting mashed potato topping.

Boil and mash your potatoes until they’re as creamy as a Nimbus 2000 soaring through the sky.

Incorporate butter, milk, and cheese to achieve a texture that’s as velvety as a Marauder’s Map.

In a baking dish, layer the spellbinding meat and vegetable mixture as the base of your Shepherd’s Pie. This layer represents the foundation of unity that binds the wizarding world.

On top, spread the enchanted mashed potatoes, ensuring a smooth and even surface.

Use your wand (or a fork) to create decorative patterns reminiscent of intricate spellwork.

Place your assembled Shepherd’s Pie in the oven and let the aromas fill your kitchen like the pages of a magical spellbook.

Bake until the potato topping is golden and crisp, and the filling bubbles with anticipation.