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Preheat oven to 400F.
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Start the mashed potatoes: Peel and cut potatoes (1/2 inch or quartered).
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Place in pan and cover with cold water (1/2 in over potatoes).
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Set over high heat, cover and bring to a boil.
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[start step 3 then return to potatoes] ((Once boiling, uncover, decrease the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until tender and easily crushed with tongs, approximately 15-20 mins.))
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In a large saute pan with oil, saute onions and carrots, then garlic.
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Add ground beef and cook through until brown.
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Continue filling: Sprinkle meat with flour and toss to coat.
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Add salt/pepper and cumin (optional), add Worcestershire Sauce, Beef Broth, and Rosemary/ Thyme (optional).
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Brind to boil, cover and simmer low and covered until sauce is thick (10-15 mins).
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Mash Potatoes: Add half-and-half or milk, butter, and salt/pepper to drained potatoes.
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Mash until smooth.
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Continue filling: Add corn and green beans (peas optional) for just a few mins to heat.
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Combine in lightly greased 3 qt casserole dish: Beef filling on bottom.
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Sprinkle layer of cheese on top.
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Top with mashed potatoes.
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(Make sure the potatoes seal the beef filling in so it doesn't boil and create a mess.)
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Use a fork to make rivets on the top of the mashed potatoes.
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Add small amount of paprika on top.
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Bake dish for 25-30 minutes in oven at 400F.
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Let cool (about 15 mins).
