Shepherd's Pie II

Ingredients2teaspoonvegetable oil1mdonion, thinly sliced3mdtomatoes, peeled and thinly sliced3teaspoonbutter, or margarine2teaspoonflour1teaspoonsalt 1/4 t pepper1cupchicken stock, or 2pk instant+1cup water2poundlamb, cooked cut into 1 inch cubes3cupmashed potatoes, leftover or fresh or instantDirections:In a deep, 2-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole, Placevegetable oil, onion and tomatoes and heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 4minutes or until tender. Set aside.In a small, heat-resistant, non-metallic bowl melt butter in MicrowaveOven 30 seconds.Blend in flour, salt, pepper and chicken stock.Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 3 minutes or untiI thickened andsmooth. Stir occasionally.Add sauce and cooked lamb to onion-tomato mixture. Stir to combine.Heat, covered, in Microwave Oven 5 to 7 minutes or until almost heatedthrough (time will depend on temperature of cooked lamb). Top with mashedpotatoes and heat, uncovered, an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until servingtemperature is reached.Variation: Cooked beef chunks, ground beef or ground lamb may besubstitutedfor cooked lamb.