Shepherd's Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Chop all veggies, keeping garlic and parsley apart from other veggies.
2. 2
   Brown ground beef and break apart into small pieces.
3. 3
   After it's browned, I have a secret of mashing it with my square-holed potato masher.
4. 4
   Add onion, celery and bell pepper.
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   Simmer, covered until veggies are limp.
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   Add garlic and parsley and simmer until garlic is soft.
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   Put pan to one side.
8. 8
   Meanwhile, peel and cube potatoes, washing well.
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   Cook until tender 15 to 18 mintes.
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    Drain, return to pot and add butter.
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    Start mixer on low and then to medium, getting all lumps out of potatoes.
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    When all lumps are gone, add milk and continue until right consistency.
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    Heat ground beef only to warm.
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    Add to casserole dish about 3 inches high.
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    Place cheese on top of warmed meat mixture, covering all of the surface.
16. 16
    Add creamed potatoes, covering entire top.
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    Place in preheated 350 degree oven until entire dish is warmed through.
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    Your whole family will love this.
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    When my children grew older, I always had to make 2 pansful.
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    I hope you enjoy it!
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    Add green salad and you're got the perfect dinner!