Shepherd's Pie (Bim's)

Melt 2 T. butter in large fry pan. Add 1/2 C. coarsely chopped onion, 1/2 C. chopped celery, 1 C. sliced carrots, 1 C. sliced rutabaga, squash or parsnips - whatever is in season or you have in the house. Saute the vegetables until soft. Add 2 T. butter and 2 T. flour to pan and stir. Add 1 C. liquid, either broth, milk, or a combination. You can include white wine if you have some open. Stir and let simmer on low to thicken sauce. Add 1 t. dry mustard and salt and pepper to taste.

In a separate pan brown 1 lb. lean ground beef. Strain and add to vegetables. Taste for seasoning.

In a separate pot boil potatoes  (about 4, depending on the size and on how much mashed potatoes you like) in salted water. When soft, strain and mash with butter and milk.

Add meat and vegetable mixture to medium size baking dish. Cover with mashed potatoes. Brush top of potatoes with melted butter. Cook in 400 degree oven until lightly browned on top.