Shepard's Pie

Home cooked cowboy food it what I like to say this is.....we ate this a lot growing up. Still one of my comfort favorites.

Shepard's Pie

1 lb grass feed beef...
1 onion chopped
2 fresh garlic cloves minced
4 cups of chopped fresh veggies of choice (I prefer carrots, celery, corn, peas, zucchini, squash, mushrooms)
1/2 cup water
1 tbsp whole wheat flour
1 tsp thyme leaves
4-6 russet potatoes depending on size
1/2 stick organic butter
1/4 cup organic milk
1 free range egg
1/2 cup all natural sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
Himalayan salt to taste
Fresh ground pepper to taste

1. Brown meat with onion and garlic in large skillet. Drain fat if needed.
2. Boil potatoes in water.
3. Add veggies to beef with water, salt, pepper and thyme. Sprinkle flour on top. (This forms a gravy with pan juices) Cover and allow to simmer/cook for about 30 minutes.
4. When potatoes are cooked drain water and mash with softened butter and milk. Use your preferred method to mashing. Hand smasher or mixer. Fold egg into potatoes when done.
5. Top meat mixture with mashed potatoes. Bake at 350 for about 30-45 minutes.
6. Top with cheese and bake additional 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.