The kids will love this Shepherd's Pie

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Ingredients
The Meat Sauce:

3-4 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
3-4 garlic cloves, grated
1.5-2 pounds ground beef or lamb
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1-2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup frozen corn kernels
3/4 cup frozen green peas
The Mashed Potato Topping:

2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
2-4 ounces butter
1 cup of half and half
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 F, 200 C.
Make the Meat Filling:

In a cast-iron skillet that is heating over medium heat, add the olive oil and onion with a pinch of salt. Cook until soft and golden. About 10 minutes.
Add the garlic and the ground meat.
Season with salt and pepper and add the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and the thyme.
Cook the sauce for about 10 minutes or until the meat is cooked through. Add the oregano along with the frozen vegetebles. Cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables have thawed and taste. Adjust seasoning if needed. Set aside.
Make the Mashed Potato Topping:

Place the potatoes ina. pot and cover them with cold water. Season with a teaspoon of salt and boil until fork tender. About 12-15 minutes.
Drain the water and add the butter. Mash the potatoes and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Add the half and half and mix until smooth.
Assemble the Shepherd's Pie:

Top the meat sauce with the mashed potatoes and bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the potatoes are slightly golden.
Cool for 15-20 minutes and serve.
Kali Orexi!
Notes
Freezer Instructions: Make an extra batch and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bake as per the recipe's instructions.
Music Used:
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