Shepherd's Pie

This is a family favorite, literally hailed with shouts of "Hooray" as the smell is recognized. It is a very good, savory smell. MMmmmmm.

1-2 lbs. hamburger
1 onion, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. sage
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. onion powder
1 can corn, drained
1 can green beans, drained
1 can diced tomatoes
1/4 c. ketchup
1 T. mustard

In large saute pan, brown ground beef with onion. Add salt, sugar, thyme, sage,pepper, garlic, and onion. Mix well on MED heat. Add corn, green beans, tomatoes, ketchup, and mustard. Blend and heat through. Transfer beef mixture into 9 x 13 casserole dish.

Mashed Potato Topping:

4-5 med. to lg. potatoes
1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. butter
1 tsp. salt, more to taste
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1 pinch sugar
1-2 c. cheddar cheese, grated

Scrub potatoes and quarter. Boil in water with skins on. When fork-tender, drain and mash, adding milk, butter, salt, pepper, and sugar. Spoon gently onto beef mixture and spread to edges of casserole dish. Sprinkle top with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 400°, for 10-15 mins., when cheese is melted and beef mixture is bubbly.