Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients

• 4 large potatoes , peeled and cubed
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
• 0.25 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 5 carrots , chopped
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion , chopped
• 1 pound lean ground beef or lamb
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 0.75 cups beef broth
• 0.25 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash. Mix in butter, finely chopped onion and 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste; set aside.

3. 3

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add carrots and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, mash and set aside. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.)

4. 4

   Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add onion and cook until clear. Add ground beef and cook until well browned. Pour off excess fat, then stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add ketchup and beef broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Spread the ground beef in an even layer on the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish. Next, spread a layer of mashed carrots. Top with the mashed potato mixture and sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve hot and enjoy!