Shepherd's Pie

Prep the following:

• 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 5 carrots, chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• frozen peas, 10 oz bag

Boil or microwave the potatoes for 15 minutes.

Boil or microwave the carrots for 15 minutes.

Boil or microwave the peas for 15 minutes.

Mash the potatoes and mix in:

• 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion

Mash the carrots.

Now get these ready:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 tsp thyme
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 cup beef broth

Preheat oven to 375.

Brown the onions

Add the beef and brown that too.

Add the thyme and flour and cook for 1 minute.

Add the peas, ketchup and broth and simmer for 5 minutes.

Dump the beef mixture into a 2 quart casserole dish.

Layer the mashed carrot on top

Layer mashed potatoes on top

Sprinkle cheese on top

Bake for 20 minutes.