shepherd's pie

How To Make shepherd's pie

• 1

  (If using sweet potatoes) Boil sweet potatoes for approximately 40 minutes. While preparing other ingrediants, remove from water and set aside to cool.
• 2

  Using a skillet, brown the ground beef and drain well. Return beef to skillet.
• 3

  Add the frozen mixed vegetables and both jars of beef gravy.
• 4

  Cook and stir until heated through. Preheat oven to 350.
• 5

  Pour contents of skillet into 9 x 13 baking dish.
• 6

  Peel skin off of cooled sweet potatoes. In a large bowl, mash with 1/2 cup of milk, 1/4 cup butter, salt and or/brown sugar to taste.
• 7

  If using the boxed potatoes, follow directions on the box for the largest serving size. You will need 4-6 cups of potatoes. You may also wish to make your own batch of regular white potatoes but for the lower carb count, use the sweet potatoes!
• 8

  Spread prepared potatoes over the beef mixture in baking dish. Cover completely and place in oven.
• 9

  Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until potatoes have a crisp look to them and bubbly around the edges.
• 10

  Serve with fresh fruit or low sugar/natural applesauce sprinkled with cinnamon.
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