Prep time: 15-20 minutes

Cook time: 60-70 minutes

Mashed Potato Materials:

• 5 lbs. Russet potatoes
• Generous pinch of salt
• 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
• Sprinkling of paprika

Ground Beef Mixture Materials:

• 1.5-2 lbs. ground beef
• 1 large onion chopped
• 4 garlic cloves diced
• 2 medium/ small carrots diced
• 1/2 cup peas
• 1/2 cup corn
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 cup beef stock/ broth
• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp. paprika
• 1 tsp marjoram
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp. olive oil

Process:

1. Peel and quarter your potatoes. Wash them and place in a large soup pot.
2. Cover with cold water and salt generously. Cook over medium/high heat until the potatoes are fork tender.
3. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
4. In a large skillet over medium/ high heat (I like to use an oven safe skillet) add in the olive oil. Add in your ground beef and cook breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon.
5. Once fully cooked through, remove from heat and discard any of the fat that was rendered.
6. Place back on the heat and add in onion, carrots and garlic. Cook for 4-5 minutes stirring often.
7. Add in the tomato paste and stir distributing the paste among the ground beef.
8. Add in the beef stock and cook for 5-8 minutes until about 1/2 of the liquid evaporates.
9. Add in the Worcestershire sauce and season with oregano, Italian seasoning, paprika, marjoram, salt and pepper. Mix well to comibine.
10. Add in the frozen corn and peas and mix to incorporate. Level the mixture off and remove from the heat.
11. At this point your potatoes should have be cooked.
12. Drain the potatoes and using a potato masher, mash the potatoes to one smooth consistency.
13. Add in the butter and mix until the butter has melted.
14. Add in the heavy cream and cheddar cheese. Mix well to incorporate.
15. Spread the potato mixture over the ground beef and smooth out. Sprinkle with paprika and bake for 35-40 minutes.
16. Plate and ENJOY!