Simple Shepherd's Pie

I got this recipe from my ex mother in law...and am posting it here for Michael, who seems to be raving to everyone about my cooking -huh? I know. I am good at creating poor man food with 5 ingredients or less, and thing is I am happy with eating it too. I like to eat, but I am no chef.

Brown 1 pound of ground beef seasoned with salt and pepper. The fattier the beef the more flavor of course, but any can be used.

While the beef is cooking make the mashed potatoes. Peel about 10 or so, to make a nice hearty size.

After beef is browned, drain and add to cover bottom of a 9x13 casserole pan. I use the pyrex glass kind, but any will do.

Drain two cans of salted kitchen cut green beans and add to beef. Pour two small cans of tomato sauce on top. Spread the beef, beans, and sauce evenly on bottom of pan and level out.

Drain and mash potatoes with a nice amount of butter a little milk, not too much. I like mine a little lumpy but my MIL used to whip them to the point they were baby food.

Top the beef and bean mixture with the mashed potatoes to make a layer. Then top with a cup of shredded cheddar, medium or sharp depending on how much flavor you like.

Bake at 350 for 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and the beef mixture is bubbly. Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.