Shepard'S Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Instant mashed potatoes for 6 people
1 egg
1 lb. ground beef
1 onion chopped
2/3 c. frozen sliced carrots thawed
2 Tbsp. all purpose flour
1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
2 tsp. salt, divided
1 c. beef broth
1/2 tsp. pepper, divided

Preparation

Cook potatoes according to directions.
Cook beef and onion in large skillet over med-high heat stirring until it crumbles and loses its pink color.
Drain, then return to pan.
Add carrots (peas or corn can be substituted).
Stir in flour, 1 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper.
Add broth and cook, stirring until slightly thickened.
Spoon into 11x17 inch lightly greased dish.
Stir egg into potatoes along with remaining 1 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Spoon over beef mixture.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 minutes.
Sprinkle with cheese and bake 5 minutes more.