English Cottage Pie

• 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1 lb. chopped meat
• 2 large carrots, chopped small
• 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 tsp. chervil
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf, crumbled
• 1/2 tsp. dried sage
• 2/3 c. dry red wine or beef broth
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste
• 3 c. mashed potatoes
• 1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

1. Preheat oven to 375u0b0.
2. Saute onion and garlic in butter until limp.
3. Add beef; cook, breaking up the meat with fork, until brown. Stir in carrots, tomato paste and all the herbs.
4. Add wine or beef broth; season with salt and pepper.
5. Simmer gently for about 30 minutes.
6. Spoon mixture into well-buttered deep baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes on top.
7. Mix cheeses and sprinkle on top of potatoes.
8. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden.
9. If you like, you can slip it under the broiler briefly to brown it nicely.
10. A favorite of my family.

onion, clove garlic, butter, chopped meat, carrots, tomato paste, chervil, thyme, bay leaf, sage, red wine, salt, pepper, potatoes, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=214726 (may not work)