Bob's Shepherd's Pie

Directions

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

In a large sauté pan or skillet, add ground beef, onion, celery, and garlic; cook over medium heat until meat is browned; drain liquid.

Do not return to heat.

Stir in tomato sauce, vegetables, bay leaves, thyme, marjoram, and black pepper.

MASHED POTATOES: Boil potatoes over high heat until soft; drain.

Add butter and gradually add milk while mashing potatoes with electric mixer or hand masher.

The consistency of mashed potatoes should be firm; add milk, as necessary, but remember not to make the potatoes too runny.

Set aside.

Transfer meat and vegetable mixture to a 2- 2½-quart casserole.

Evenly top with mashed potatoes.

Sprinkle with paprika. Cover and bake for 20 minutes or until potatoes are lightly browned.