Shepard's Pie

My brother was in town this weekend and since he doesn't get home made yumminess very often, we asked him what he wanted for dinner. One of his favorites is Shepards Pie, so I decided to give it a try. Mom has made it before and it was quite delicious, but she was with my other brother today (he was having another surgery), so it was up to me. I really liked this dish. It was pretty easy and quite delicious!

Shepard's Pie

3 pounds potatoes peeled
3-4 Tbsp margarine
1/4-1/2 cup milk
Salt and Pepper to taste

2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup flour
2 cups beef broth
2 Tbsp ketchup
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
2-3 cups frozen mixed vegetables (put as much as is suited to your taste)
Salt and Pepper to taste

Shredded cheese (I used sharp cheddar)

1. Preheat oven to 400F
2. Fill a large pot with peeled potatoes and cover with water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium- medium-high. Cook until fork tender.
3. Drain potatoes and then return to pot. Add butter and milk (add milk in parts so moisture is to your liking, you may need less or more milk). Using hand mixer, mix/mash ingredients together and well mashed and combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Heat large pan over high heat. Add beef and brown. Drain excess fat and return to pan.
5. Add flour to beef and allow to cook over medium high heat for 1 minute. Add beef broth and bring to a boil. Add in frozen vegetables, ketchup, and worcestershire sauce. Stir until well combined. Allow to heat through. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. Put vegetable and beef mixture in large casserole/lasagna pan. Cover with mashed potatoes. Sprinkle shredded cheese over mashed potatoes. Bake uncovered until heated through and cheese melted.