Shepherd's Pie

2-4 cups mashed potatoes
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion-chopped
1 lb. ground beef
1 large carrot-grated
1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1/2 clove garlic
1/2 tsp thyme
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
Grated cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 375. In a large skillet heat the oil over mediom-high heat for 1 minute. Add the onion and stir fry until tender. Stir in ground beef, add carrot, parsley, garlic and thyme. Cook unitl beef is brown. Drain off oil. Add soy sauce. SPread meat mixture into small casserole. Top with mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with grated cheese.

Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and top is browned.