Irish Sheperd's Pie

Directions

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   Melt butter in large saucepan.
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   Then, add onion.
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   Meanwhile, cook ground beef in another pan.
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   When onion is clear, add flour.
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   Cook until brown.
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   Then, add beef stock.
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   Bring to a boil and then add tomato paste, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
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   You can also add freshly steamed peas and carrots to the mixture, if you like.
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   Simmer for about 5 minutes.
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    Meanwhile, peel and slice potatoes.
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    Then, put potatoes in large pot with just enough water to cover them.
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    Boil potatoes in pot until soft.
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    Meanwhile, add cooked ground beef to saucepan and bring to a boil again.
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    Put contents of saucepan into a large casserole dish.
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    Meanwhile, take the cooked potatoes and mash them up.
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    I like to use a hand-mixer.
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    Add the milk, butter, and salt to the potatoes if you like.
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    Then, place the mashed potatoes on top of the casserole.
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    Place casserole dish, uncovered, in the oven preheated to 350F.
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    Bake for about 30 minutes.
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    Remove from oven and serve with grated cheese