Bertha's Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients

• 1 -1 12 lb ground beef
• 2 (12 ounce) cans vegetable soup with beef stock
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn (drained)
• 1 (15 ounce) can mixed vegetables (drained) (optional)
• 1 (15 ounce) candiced stewed tomatoes (drained, or use small can tomato sauce, which is my preference)
• instant mashed potatoes (to taste)
• shredded cheddar cheese (to taste) or colby cheese (to taste)