Cottage pie

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef

1 onion, chopped

1 tsp salt, garlic powder, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp thyme

3 carrots, chopped

3 Tbs tomato paste

2 cups water

3 Tb flour

1 cup sliced mushrooms

1 cup frozen peas

3 medium potatoes

1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper

1/4 cup milk

2 Tbs butter

1/4 cup parmesan or cheddar

Instructions:

Heat oven to 375 degrees

In skillet, cook beef with onion, carrot and seasonings until beef is brown. Add carrots, water and tomato paste and cook 10-15 minutes or until carrots are tender. Add flour and stir, cook 5 minutes more. Add peas and mushrooms. 

Cut potatoes into quarters and cover with water in a pot on stovetop, bring to boil and cook 10 minutes. Drain water and mash with milk, butter, salt and pepper. 

Spread meat mixture in 8 x 8 casserole dish. Top with mashed potatoes. Sprinkle cheese over the top. Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown.