Shepherds Pie

This one-dish meal is easy to make ahead and serve to a crowd. Good hungry student fare. Can be frozen ahead to to thaw, reheat and serve later.

Make your mashed potatoes ahead of time, then proceed:

• 1 lb ground meat (bison or beef)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup tomato juice or red wine
• 1 tbsp mustard
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• bouillon cube (don't reconstitute)
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 can mushroom soup (no msg)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• mashed potatoes

Brown meat in oil until no longer pink. Add remaining ingredients except for potatoes. Simmer 15 minutes. Spoon into casserole baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes. Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 20-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are browned. Serves 4-6.