1 finely chopped onion
2 pounds ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can undiluted consomme
2 cups mashed potatoes*
1 cup grated Cheddar [optional]
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cook onion in skillet, then add the ground beef. Add seasonings. Cook thoroughly.
Blend in consomme.
Put meat mixture in a 9 x 12 pan. Top with potatoes.**
Bake for 30 minutes, or until potatoes begin to brown. If using, top with cheese after 30 minutes or so, and broil.
*instant potatoes may be used **we have also made this recipe reversed - putting the potatoes in the dish first, with the meat on top, then cheese.
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