"Easy to prepare. A great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes (just stir in some cheese). You can also add some thyme and/or rosemary to the meat mixture...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 onion, diced (I use a large white onion)
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2 carrots, diced
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2 -3 stalks celery, diced
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3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
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salt, to taste
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freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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2 lbs lean ground beef or 2 lbs ground lamb
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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1/2 cup beef stock
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1 1/2 cups garden peas or 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
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4 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
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4 tablespoons butter
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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1 cup grated cheddar cheese
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salt, to taste
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freshly ground black pepper, to taste