Shepherd's Pie with Irish Cheddar Mashed Potatoes - Tasteful Selections

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground lamb
• ½ yellow onion, chopped
• ¼ c. carrots, chopped
• ¼ c. celery, chopped
• ½ c. yellow corn kernels
• ½ c. green peas
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp. all purpose flour
• 2 tbsp. tomato paste
• ½ c. dry red wine
• 2 c. beef stock
• ¼ tsp. dried thyme
• ½ tsp. dried marjoram (optional)
• 1 Bay leaf
• 16 oz. Tasteful Selections® potatoes
• ¼ c. unsalted butter
• ¼ c. milk
• 1 tsp. salt
• ¾ c. shredded Irish cheddar or white aged cheddar
• Fresh chives, for garnish