"Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 80 minutes Servings: 8..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
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2 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
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2 celery stalks, cut into 1/4-inch dice
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1 onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
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1/2 oz. dried wild mushrooms, soaked in 1 cup hot water, chopped, soaking liquid reserved
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 1/4 cups fresh bread crumbs
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1 Tbs. plus 1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
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2 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded, plus 6 oz., cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
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2 lb. ground beef (80% lean)
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2 eggs, lightly beaten
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1/2 tsp. minced fresh thyme
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Mashed potatoes for serving