🍽️ Ground Beef & Mashed Potato Casserole (Shepherd’s Pie Style)

This looks like a delicious and comforting Shepherd’s Pie or a ground beef and mashed potato casserole! Here’s a simple recipe to recreate this hearty dish:

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🍽️ Ground Beef & Mashed Potato Casserole (Shepherd’s Pie Style)

🧾 Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or lamb for traditional shepherd’s pie)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, diced (optional)
• 1 celery stalk, diced (optional)
• 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3–4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional)

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