Shepherds Pie

Name: Shepherd's Pie
Ingredients: 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 cup milk, warm; 1/2 stick butter, room temperature; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 pounds boneless beef brisket or chuck steak, cubed; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 bay leaves; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 cups canned beef broth, low sodium; 8 -ounce can chopped tomatoes; Celery, carrot, 1/2 onion, tied together with string; 2 cups frozen sweet peas, thawed; 2 cups frozen diced carrots, thawed; 1 cup pearl onions, blanched; 3 tablespoons chopped parsley