Asparagus Shepherd'S Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 medium potatoes
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can creamed soup (undiluted)
1 lb. fresh asparagus (I use frozen, well drained), cut in 1-inch pieces
paprika
1/2 c. grated Mozzarella cheese
1/4 tsp. pepper
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. margarine

Preparation

Cook potatoes in water until tender.
Meanwhile, brown beef in skillet; add onions and garlic.
Pour in soup and pepper.
Put in bottom of 2-quart baking dish.
Cook asparagus in water until crisp-tender, about 3 or 4 minutes.
Drain and place over beef mixture.
Drain potatoes; mash with milk, margarine and salt. Spread on top of asparagus.
Sprinkle with cheese and paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350\u00b0 for 20 minutes.
Yields 6 to 8 servings.