INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 lb
Ground beef
1
Bay leaf
2
Carrots
1
Celery, rib
3 tsp
Garlic
1 tsp
Garlic powder
1
Onion
1 cup
Peas, frozen
1/4 tsp
Thyme, dried
2 3/4 cups
Beef stock
1/4 cup
Tomato paste
2 tbsp
Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp
All-purpose flour
3/4 tsp
Black pepper, ground
2 tsp
Salt
2 tbsp
Olive oil
1 tsp
Red wine vinegar
1/4 tsp
Cumin
4 tbsp
Butter
1/3 cup
Cheddar, grated aged white
2/3 cup
Heavy cream
5
Large russet potatoes (peeled and cubed into 1-inch chunks)