Shepherd's Pie

I used a 9x13" dish because I like more space for the cheesy topping, but you could make a deeper dish pie instead if you want.

Shepherd's Pie
Makes 6-8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 red pepper, seeded and diced
• olive oil
• 1 cup frozen mixed veggies (with corn!)
• salt
• pepper
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder (prepared mustard will do)
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 1/2 cup chicken or beef stock
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon cream cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar
• 1/4 cup Italian flavoured bread crumbs

Directions

1. Preheat oven to broiler.
2. Fry onion and pepper in olive oil until browned. Add beef and continue to cook until meat is cooked through.
3. Add frozen veggies and spices and cook until veggies are warmed through.
4. Stir in flour followed by the broth and allow to simmer until the broth has thickened into a gravy.
5. Transfer mixture to a 9 x 13 glass baking dish.
6. In the meantime, boil potatoes in a salted pot of water until tender.
7. Drain the potatoes and then mash them with butter, milk and cream cheese. Add salt & pepper if desired. 
8. Top the meat mixture with a layer of mashed potatoes, followed by cheese and bread crumbs. Broil until brown and bubbly.