"Easy Shepherd's Pie is filled with ground beef or lamb. Lots of vegetables, and smothered in a rich gravy. Topped with creamy mashed potatoes...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 pounds potatoes (I use Russet)
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2/3 cup warm milk
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6 tablespoon melted butter
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4 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
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salt and pepper to taste
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1- 1/2 lb ground beef or lamb
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1 onion finely diced
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1 carrot finely diced
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2 celery ribs finely diced
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4 cloves garlic minced
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1/4 cup all purpose flour
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1/4 cup tomato paste
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1/2 cup red wine
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3 cups beef stock
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1 beef bouillon cube
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2 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme
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2 dried bay leaves
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3/4 cup frozen corn
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3/4 cup frozen peas
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1 -1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
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Fresh parsley