Shepherd's Pie

SHEPHERD'S PIE Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. oil 1 medium onion, sliced 1/2 c. boiling water 1/4 c. water 1 tsp. salt 1 pkg. frozen mixed vegetables (or use 11 oz. fresh, must be partly cooked) Melted butter or margarine 1 1/2 lb. stewing beef, cubed 1 10-oz. can consomm� 2 tsp. soy sauce 2 Tbsp. flour 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 c. hot mashed potatoes, seasoned with salt & pepper Heat oil in large saucepan, add meat and brown well on all sides. Add onion, cook and stir until yellow. Add consomm�, boiling water, soy sauce and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until meat is tender (approx. 2-3 hours). Pour water into gravy shaker. Add flour, salt and pepper, shake together until blended. Stir gradually into boiling mixture. Add vegetables, cover and simmer an additional 5 minutes. Pour meat mixture into 1 1/2 qt. casserole. Spoon potatoes on top, brush with melted butter. Bake at 400F. for 30 minutes or until potatoes are lightly brown and meat gravy is bubbling. Serves 4-6.