Simple Shepherd's Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 375F.
2. 2
   Combine flour and salt in large bowl; cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3
   Stir in enough water with fork just until flour is moistened.
4. 4
   Roll out dough on lightly floured surface into 12-inch circle.
5. 5
   Fold into quarters.
6. 6
   Place dough into ungreased 9-inch pie pan; unfold dough, pressing firmly against bottom and sides.
7. 7
   Trim crust to 1/2 inch from edge of pan.
8. 8
   Crimp or flute edge.
9. 9
   Set aside.
10. 10
    Cook ground beef and onion into 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 9-11 minutes or until beef is browned.
11. 11
    Drain off fat.
12. 12
    Stir in vegetables, soup and thyme leaves; continue cooking 3-5 minutes or until heated through.
13. 13
    Spoon meat mixture into pie crust.
14. 14
    Spoon mashed potatoes over meat mixture.
15. 15
    Bake 35-45 minutes or until potatoes are lightly browned and pie is heated through.