Ingredients:

2 cups mashed potatoes

1 lb grass-fed ground beef

1 Tbsp ghee

1/2 white onion, diced

2 large carrots, finely chopped

1-2 celery, chopped

3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried thyme

1/2 cup frozen peas

3 Tbsp tomato paste (ketchup also works)

2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

salt & pepper

fresh parsley to serve

Directions:

1. Heat ghee in an oven-safe pan over medium heat then add carrots, celery, onion and garlic
2. Cook, stirring often, until softened (about 5 minutes) then add thyme and oregano
3. Add the ground beef to the pan and cook, breaking it up with a spoon as it browns. Season with salt & pepper to taste
4. Add tomato paste and balsamic vinegar and mix well, allowing the meat and veggies to simmer for a minute
5. Add the frozen peas and mix to warm through
6. Turn the heat off and add the mashed potatoes in a thin layer on top then drizzle with a bit of oil or melted butter
7. Broil for a few minutes until the potatoes start to brown in spots
8. Top with fresh parsley and a drizzle of olive oil

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