While the potatoes are cooking, cook and crumble the ground beef over medium heat. When it is almost browned, drain off any excess grease and sprinkle with flour. Continue stirring and cooking for 1 minute, to coat well.
Add the onions and carrots. Cook for 2-3 minutes then add the garlic, parsley, thyme, basil, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes until the onions are soft.
Add the tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine and cook for a couple of minutes. If the mixture looks dry, add a splash of water or broth along with the peas.
Stir to combine. Taste and then season with additional salt and pepper, as desired. Remove from heat. Spoon the beef into the potatoes, then top each potato with a heaping of mashed potatoes.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese over each potato, then place back in the oven for about 10 minutes, until the cheese has melted and the edges are lightly browned. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
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