Shepherd's Pie
This is a good hearty meal on a cold evening- makes 2-4 servings, usually with leftovers. Great reheated.
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Ingredients
- 1 lbs ground Italian sausage (my favorite), ground beef, ground turkey or ground veal
- 1 can mixed vegetables- or small can of corn and small can of peas
- Mashed potatoes (4oz packet of instant which equals about 3 cups prepared)
- 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup (or 1 jar gravy)
- 1 packet of Onion Soup mix (optional)
- Seasonings to taste- Garlic Powder, Salt, Pepper, Italian Seasoning, Chili Powder, Etc.
- Butter- 1/2 stick melted
Details
Servings 4
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 30mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare mashed potatoes. Can used left-over mashed potatoes, or can use instant potatoes.
Step 2
Drain canned vegetables.
Step 3
Brown ground meat in a large skillet until no longer pink. Drain.
Step 4
Add canned vegetables, cream of mushroom soup (don’t add water), 1/2 packet of onion soup mix, and spices to skillet with meat.
Step 5
Stir mixture until cream of mushroom soup coats ingredients evenly.
Step 6
Transfer mixture to a glass or metal baking dish. Top with other 1/2 packet of onion soup mix, and seasonings to taste. Distribute mashed potatoes on top. Rough up with a fork so that there are peaks that will brown nicely. Drizzle melted butter over the top.
Step 7
Cook in 400 degree oven until bubbling and brown (about 30 minutes). Broil for last few minutes if necessary to brown. (Only broil if using a metal baking dish.)
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