Beef Cottage Pie

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef with ground turkey) lean
• 0.5 cup onion diced yellow
• 0.5 cup celery diced
• 1 tablespoon garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon thyme sprigs fresh
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce 
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 
• 1 cup savory vegetable frozen
• 1 cup savory vegetable frozen
• 1 cup gravy 
• 3 cups potatoes mashed
• 3 tablespoons parmesan finely grated
• 8 servings salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

• frying pan
• oven
• casserole dish
• broiler

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a large skillet, heat oil.
3. Add onions, celery, and garlic and cook until they are translucent but not brownedapproximately 5-6 minutes.
4. Remove to a clean dish. In the same skillet, add the ground beef and cook until browned. Using a large spoon, discard any excess fat/grease.
5. Add the onions, celery, and garlic mixture back to skillet and stir well.
6. Add the worcestershire sauce, thyme and cook for an additional minute.
7. Add frozen vegetables and gravy and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Cover a large casserole dish with cooking spray.
9. Pour the ground beef/vegetable mixture into the dish and spread evenly. Spoon the mashed potatoes on top and carefully spread to create an even layer.
10. Sprinkle parmesan cheese all over the top and place the dish in the preheated oven.
11. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Turn the oven broiler on and brown the top of the Shepherds Pie until it turns an even golden brown color.
12. Remove from the oven and allow to set for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!