ShepardS Pie

Ingredients

• Instant mashed potatoes for 6 people
• 1 egg
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion chopped
• 23 c frozen sliced carrots thawed
• 2 Tbsp all purpose flour
• 12 c shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tsp salt divided
• 1 c beef broth
• 12 tsp pepper divided

Directions

1. Cook potatoes according to directions
2. Cook beef and onion in large skillet over med-high heat stirring until it crumbles and loses its pink color
3. Drain then return to pan
4. Add carrots peas or corn can be substituted
5. Stir in flour 1 tsp salt and 14 tsp pepper
6. Add broth and cook stirring until slightly thickened
7. Spoon into 11x17 inch lightly greased dish
8. Stir egg into potatoes along with remaining 1 tsp salt and 14 tsp pepper Spoon over beef mixture
9. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes
10. Sprinkle with cheese and bake 5 minutes more