Shepherds Pie

• In light of St. Patrick's and the face that I am Irish here is some Shepherds Pie for ya. Ground beef mixed with veggies and toped with cheddar mashed potatoes.
  
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• Ingredients
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• 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 5 carrots, chopped
• 1 cup frozen baby peas
• 1/2 pint baby bella mushrooms chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1/4 cup red wine

Preparation Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash. Mix in butter salt, pepper and 1/4 cup shredded cheese.

Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add onion, carrots and mushrooms and cook until tender. Add ground beef and cook until well browned.  Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add wine and beef broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Toss in peas and mix well.

Spread the ground beef in an even layer on the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish. Top with the mashed potato mixture and sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

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