1 pound lean ground beef 1 large onion -- finely chopped 1 stalk celery -- finely chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce 1 16 oz. pkg. mixed frozen vegetables {corn, green beans, carrots, or any other variety} 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried marjoram 1/4 teaspoon black pepper MASHED POTATOES: 4 large potatoes 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/4 cup milk Paprika -- to taste * Preheat oven to 350 degrees. * In a large saute 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- 2 1/2-quart casserole. Evenly top with mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover and bake for 20 minutes or until potatoes are lightly browned.
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