Stellar Shepherds Pie

Stuff you need:

• 1 pound potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ lb ground beef
• ½ lb ground sausage
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 small green pepper, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 & ½ C well seasoned veggie, chicken or beef stock
• 2 TBS tomato paste
• 1 TBS soy sauce
• 2 TBS Worcestershire sauce
• 1 TBS mild curry powder
• 1 TBS cornstarch
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed peas, corn, and carrots
• ¼ C milk
• 1 TBS butter
• ½ C shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• diced green onion & parsley (garnish)

What to do with the stuff:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
• Add potatoes, cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain, and return to pan
• While potatoes are boiling, heat oil in a large skillet
• Cook ground meat with the onion, red pepper, and garlic until beef is evenly browned
• Stir in beef stock, tomato paste, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and curry powder
• Bring to a boil, and simmer 5-6 minutes
• Mix cornstarch with a little stock to form a paste, stir into skillet with tomatoes, corn, peas and carrots
• Cook until thickened; season with salt and pepper
• Spoon into a casserole dish
• Preheat oven on broiler setting
• Add milk and butter to cooked potatoes, whip until smooth and creamy
• Spoon mashed potatoes over meat mixture
• Sprinkle top lightly with shredded cheese.
• Place under broiler for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and speckled with brown
• Garnish with chopped green onions & parsley