posted by Doreen 10-13-98 5:57 PM 
shepherd's pie Serves 4 
Preheat oven to 350F 
Grease a 1-2 quart casserole 
In a frypan, heat until foamy 
1/4 cupbutter or margarine 
add and cook until transparent 
2 lge onions, finely chopped 
stir in & cook until lightly browned 
1 lb. lean ground beef 
Season with: 
1 tsp. salt 
1 tsp. thyme(this is a very important ingredient, don't leave out) 
1/4 tsp.pepper 
Blend in: 
1/2 cup undiluted consomme 
Turn into prepared casserole 
Spoon over top: 
2 cups mashed potatoes 
Bake in oven for 30 mins or until potatoes begin to brown.