Shepherd'S Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
4 Tbsp. shortening
1 c. carrots, cooked
3 c. mashed potatoes
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 c. beef gravy
1 c. peas (or other vegetable)

Preparation

Melt shortening in a skillet, add onion, cooking until transparent.
Add ground beef and brown.
Drain fat.
Pour beef/onion mixture into a 2 quart casserole dish.
Mix in gravy. Add carrots and peas in alternate layers.
Then cover mixture with mashed potatoes.
Place several slices of margarine on top of potatoes and sprinkle with paprika.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 25-30 minutes.
Before serving top with shredded cheese and melt.