Meat Filling:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup cleaved yellow onion
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground dark pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 garlic cloves - minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup frozen blended peas and carrots*
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 - 2 lb. potatoes - around 2 large potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter - 1 stick
- 1/3 cup half and half
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground dark pepper
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese
Instructions:
Make the Meat Filling.
- Add the oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Include the onions. Cook 5 minutes, mixing sporadically.
- Include the ground beef to the skillet and break it separated with a wooden spoon. Include the parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Cook for 6-8 minutes, until the meat is brown, stirring occasionally.
- Include the Worcestershire sauce and garlic. Stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the flour and tomato paste. Mix until combined and no clusters of tomato paste remain.
- Include the stock, frozen peas and carrots, and frozen corn. Heat until boiling and then decrease to simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes, mixing once in a while.
- Set meat mixture aside. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Put the potatoes in large pot. Cover with cold water. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to simmer. Cook until potatoes are fork delicate, 10-15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander. Return the potatoes to the hot pot. Let the potatoes rest in the hot pot for 1 moment to evaporate express water.
- Add butter, half and half, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mash the potatoes and mix until combined.
- Add the cheddar cheese to the potatoes. Mix well.
- Pour the meat blend into a glass 9x9 (or 7x11) . Spread it out into an even layer. Spoon the pureed potatoes over the meat. Spread into an even layer.
- On the off chance that the preparing dish looks exceptionally full, place it on a cookie sheet with the goal that the filling doesn't rise over into your oven. Heat uncovered for 25-30 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.