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Pre-heat oven to 350F.
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Dice the onion and the garlic.
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Brown meat with the garlic and onion.
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Salt and pepper lightly.
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While meat is browning cook veggies according to package directions.
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After meat is fully browned transfer mixture to a casserole dish with a lid.
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If using beef then drain fat from meat before transferring to dish.
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(If you don't have one a 9x9 inch pan should work).
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Make both pouches of potatoes according to the box.
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Or if you are making your own you can have your potatoes boiling while you mix the ingredients.
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Add tomato sauce and paste, spices, and Worcestershire and A-1 sauce to the meat and mix everything together.
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If adding hot sauce, add to your taste.
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Once that is mixed press it into the bottom of the dish with a spoon.
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Then take the veggies and place them evenly on top of the meat mixture.
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Be careful not to dump the water from the veggie bags into the casserole.
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Once the potatoes are done, spread them over the top of the veggies.
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Once that is done put the pie in the oven for 25 minutes with the lid on.
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If you are using a standard pan then cover it with a piece of tin foil.
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In the last 5 minutes pull out the casserole and sprinkle the cheese on top and stick it back in the oven for remain time uncovered.
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I recommend serving this in bowls.
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This is also good with a small scoop of sour cream on the side.
