Shepherd's Pie

This is a childhood favorite.

(1) I make mashed potatoes by cooking five pounds of potatoes (skin on) in the crock pot in a half-inch of water on low for six hours, then cutting them in half and scooping out the middle. I add a lump of butter, some milk, Ranch dressing, and salt. I leave some unmashed chunks of potato.

(2) Brown a pound of ground beef and mix in a packet of onion soup mix.

(3) In a lasanga pan, layer ground beef, 1/2 c water, a bag of thawed frozen mixed vegetables, and the mashed potatoes. Spray the top with cooking spray.

(4) Bake in a 300 degree oven for about an hour.