Shepherd's Pie

3 carrots cut into bite size pieces
1 onion cut up
2 tbsp olive oil
salt, pepper and dried Italian herbs
1 lb ground beef
1 garlic clove
1 1/4 cups beef broth
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp thyme
1 cup frozen peas
3 cups mashed potatoes

brown ground beef, onion and garlic in skillet. combine beef broth, cornstarch, Worcestershire sauce and sprices. pour liquid over meat and simmer. cook vegetables a little and stir in meat mixture. pour into casserole dish. top with mashed potatoes. Bake at 350 for 30 mins. Cover with cheese if you want.