Shepherd's Pie

This is a brilliant meal on a cold winter’s day.   Traditionally, this was made with ground lamb, but it works great with ground beef.   You can also substitute ground chicken or turkey. 

1 lb. Ground beef
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
1 onion, diced
1 tsp. Thyme
1 tbsp. Garlic
1 cup frozen pearl onions, thawed
1 tbsp. Black pepper
1 tsp. Salt
Beef stock
 

Saute beef and veggies together till brown.  Drain.

Add rest of ingredients and enough beef stock to cover.

Bring to boil.  Thicken with corn starch and water slurry.  Place in casserole dish.  Top with mashed potatoes and bake in preheated 350 degree oven till potatoes brown.