Cottage Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. ground chuck
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 large tomato, thinly sliced
2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
4 large potatoes, mashed
butter to taste
salt and pepper to taste
1 pkg. frozen mixed vegetables, cooked and strained

Preparation

Brown meat with onion, garlic, salt and pepper to taste. Drain off excess fat.
Put meat mixture in square baking dish. Mix in cooked vegetables.
Layer sliced tomato on top.
Cover with mashed potatoes (may substitute instant potatoes).
Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes.
May make ahead of time, cover and refrigerate until used.