Vegas Shepherd's Pie

• 1 lb ground beef (can grind roast) or 1 lb ground lamb
• 1 large onion, diced small
• 1 cup beef gravy (from a roast or other cut)
• cumin
• salt and pepper
• 14-13 medium carrot, grated (optional)
• 6 cups leftover mashed potatoes

1. Brown beef or lamb and onion in olive oil; drain fat.
2. Stir in brown gravy-- may need to thin with a little water to get a more runny consistency.
3. Add cumin, salt, pepper and carrot (optional).
4. Simmer on low heat until the sauce is a rich color and at the desired consistency Pour the meat mixture over piping hot mashed potatoes.
5. OR, place the meat mixture in a casserole dish, top with mashed potatoes and bake at 350 degrees until hot.
6. Add 5 to 10 more minutes to the suggested preparation time.

ground beef, onion, beef gravy, cumin, salt, carrot, leftover mashed potatoes

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vegas-shepherds-pie-61462 (may not work)