Cottage Pie

Ingredients:

1 1/2lbs lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1/3 cup chopped carrots
1 1/2lbs to 2lbs potatoes.
8 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup beef broth
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400F
Peel and quarter the potatoes. Boil in lightly salted water for about 20 minutes (or until tender).
Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large frying pan.
Saute the onions and carrots in the butter until tender (about 10 minutes).
Add the ground beef and saute until well browned.
Add salt and pepper to taste with Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, thyme, rosemary, and cornstarch.
Cook uncovered over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to make sure it’s well mixed.
In a bowl, mash the potatoes with the remaining butter, minced garlic, and salt to taste.
Place beef and vegetable mixture in the bottom of a baking dish. Distribute the mashed potatoes on top. Feel free to use a fork to make interesting patterns in the mashed potatoes.
Distribute the shredded cheese on top.
Bake in the oven until bubbling and brown on top (about 30 minutes). For a slightly more crusty top, broil for the last few minutes.
Enjoy!