1 lb. ground beef
1 tbsp. oil
2 onions, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
1 tbsp. tomato paste
1 tbsp. flour
1 c. beef broth
1 c. cooked mixed vegetables (either frozen or a combination of leftover vegetables)
5 med. size potatoes, boiled & mashed
1 tbsp. butter

Brown the beef in oil and discard the accumulated fat. Stir in onions and carrots. Continue cooking for 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, flour and broth. Add the cooked vegetables. Transfer all the ingredients to a casserole or deep 9 inch pie plate. Top with mashed potatoes, dot with butter and bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.