Updated Shepherd'S Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Cover potatoes and garlic with water in large saucepan.
2. 2
   Bring to a boil.
3. 3
   Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are very tender.
4. 4
   Drain and return potatoes and garlic to saucepan.
5. 5
   Puree the cottage cheese until smooth and thick.
6. 6
   Add to the potatoes in the saucepan and mash to desired consistency (I mash my potatoes with a hand held electric mixer).
7. 7
   Stir in 1/4 cup of the shredded cheese.
8. 8
   Preheat the oven to 375.
9. 9
   Brown the ground beef in large frying pan.
10. 10
    Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
11. 11
    Add the vegetables, beef broth and ketchup and continue cooking for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are cooked through.
12. 12
    Spread the meat mixture evenly along the bottom of an 8 inch square baking dish.
13. 13
    Cover with the mashed potatoes and top with the remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
14. 14
    Bake for 20 minutes or until heated through and the cheese is melted.