Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon sage
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups cooked mixed vegetables, drained
• 6 cups cooked instant mashed potatoes
• 2 teaspoons melted butter
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Pre heat oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   Brown the beef, onions and garlic, then add the thyme, sage, cumin, salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Add the flour, mixing well and continue cooking 1 or 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Slowly add broth and wine, mixing well. Reduce heat and simmer for 7-8 minutes. Add mixed veggies and remove from heat.

5. 5

   Pour mixture into baking dish.

6. 6

   Prepare your instant potatoes per your instructions on box, then add the beaten egg and mix well.

7. 7

   Pour potatoes on top of the beef mixture and smooth evenly.

8. 8

   Sprinkle grated cheese evenly over the potatoes.

9. 9

   Bake for 25 minutes.

10. 10

    Let cool for just a minute, serve and ENJOY.