Graham's Anglo-American Shepherd's Pie

3 strips lean bacon
2 medium-size onions, finely chopped
1 medium-size green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups finely chopped cooked beef or lamb
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and black pepper to taste
3 large eggs, beaten
4 to 6 cups mashed potatoes
2 tablespoons butter, melted

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 2-quart casserole and set aside.

2. In a large heavy skillet over moderate heat, fry the bacon till crisp, drain on paper towels, and crumble finely Add the onions, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring, till the onions are golden, about 10 minutes. Scrape the vegetables into a large mixing bowl, add the bacon, chopped meat, Worcestershire, salt and pepper, and eggs, mix till well blended, and set aside.

3. Spread half the mashed potatoes over the bottom of the prepared casserole, layer the meat-and-vegetable mixture over the top, and cover with the remaining potatoes, roughing them with a fork. brush the top o the potatoes with the butter and bake till the top is puffy and golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Serves 6.