Tater Tot Shepherds Pie Easy Comfort Food

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
• 2 celery stalks, diced (about 1 cup)
• 1 pound ground beef (450g), preferably 80/20
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt
• black pepper
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (30g)
• 1 cup beef broth (240 ml)
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste (30 ml)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (15 ml)
• 1 (28-32 ounce) bag frozen tater tots (800-900g)
• 2 tablespoons melted butter (30g) (Optional, for extra browning)
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (30g) (Optional)
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (Optional)