Cozy Shepherd's Pie - Southwest Dairy Farmers

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 12 ounces mixed frozen veggies, thawed
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 packet brown gravy mix
• 1 cup water (for gravy mix)
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 lbs red potatoes, peeled and diced (about 4 med potatoes)
• 4 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese