Shepherd's Pie

Yesterday I was inspired to make this recipe for supper, after watching someone prepare a similar dish on TV. My husband and I enjoyed this with a crisp salad. I want to freeze the remaining Shepherds Pie for future meals. This meal is economical and tasty, appropriate for a party of guests as well. This recipe is not in the From Oma's Kitchen Cookbook.

2 ½ lb/ 1.25 kg lean ground beef

1 large onion

1 can – 5.5oz/ 156ml tomato paste

2 cups/ 500ml mixed veggies, peas, carrots or corn

Salt and pepper to taste

¼ cup/ 60ml all-purpose flour

1 can – 10oz/ 284ml mushrooms, sliced, drained

6 med potatoes, peeled, cut in quarters

¼ cup/ 60ml butter

¾ cup/ 180ml milk or cream

Brown ground beef in 2 tablespoons oil. Add grated onion, tomato paste, salt, pepper and flour. Simmer 5 minutes.

Boil potatoes until soft. Mash with butter and milk.

To assemble – Spoon meat mixture into a large casserole dish. Spread out and layer mushrooms over meat, then mashed potatoes and sprinkle with paprika.

Bake @ 350F/ 180C for about one hour or until edges begin to bubble.

Serve with salad. Leftovers can be frozen in small portions for future dinners.

Serves: 6 to 8 people Enjoy!