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Preheat oven to 400F Butter a 13x9-inch glass baking dish.
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In a pot, combine potatoes, 1/2 teaspoons salt and 6 cups cold water; bring to a boil over high heat.
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Reduce heat and boil gently for 15 minutes or until tender.
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Meanwhile, heat 1 cup of the milk in a measuring cup in a microwave or in a saucepan over medium heat, just until steaming.
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Drain potatoes well.
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Return to pot; mash with hot milk, half the cheese, and 1/4 teaspoons each salt and pepper.
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Set aside.
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Meanwhile, in a large deep skillet over high heat, cook beef, garlic, onion and Italian seasoning, breaking up beef with a spoon for about 10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink; spoon off any fat.
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Sprinkle flour over beef mixture; stir to combine.
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Gradually stir in remaining milk; boil, stirring, for 1 minute.
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Stir in tomatoes and 1/4 cup of the barbecue sauce; return to a boil, breaking up the tomatoes.
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Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, for 10-15 minutes or until thick.
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Stir in vegetables and hot pepper sauce; season to taste with pepper and more of the barbecue sauce, if desired.
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Spread beef mixture in prepared baking dish.
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Spread mashed potatoes on top.
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Bake for 20 minutes or until filling is bubbling and potatoes are golden.
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Sprinkle with remaining cheese; broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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Let stand for 10 minutes befroe serving.
