Shepherd's Pie

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender, about 20 minutes.
• Drain potatoes and mash
• add 2 tbsp. of the butter and enough milk to have a firm but not runny consistency.
• Season potatoes with salt and pepper to taste.
• Heat 1 tbsp. butter in saute pan; add onion, and saute for 5 minutes.
• Add ground beef, and cook until beef is lightly browned; drain off any excess fat.
• Add carrots and mushrooms to beef and cook until tender, about 10 minutes, adding 1-2 tbsp. water to keep beef from drying out, as needed.
• Add Worcestershire sauce.
• Stir together and add beef broth and cornstarch; bring all to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Add nutmeg.
• Remove from heat.
• Place meat mixture into ovenproof casserole dish; cover with mashed potatoes.
• Sprinkle with paprika if you like.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until potatoes are light golden.
• Serve.