1 tbsp. oil
1 lb. ground beef
2 med. onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
3 tbsp. flour
10 oz. can beef broth
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
4 carrots, diced and parboiled 10 minutes
4 lg. potatoes
2 tbsp. butter
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. milk
1 c. grated cheddar cheese

Cook ground beef, garlic and onions in oil until beef is slightly browned. Add salt, pepper, thyme and flour. Blend well. Stir in beef broth. Cook until thickened. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and carrots. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Peel and cook potatoes. Mash with butter. Blend half the beaten egg with milk. Beat into potatoes along with cheese. Put meat mixture into 2 1/2 quart buttered casserole dish. Spread mashed potatoes on top of meat. Brush with reserved egg. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.