cheesy shepherd's pie

Ingredients For cheesy shepherd's pie

• SHEPHERD'S PIE
• 1 lb

  lean ground beef
• 1/3 c

  beef broth
• 1 c

  carrot, shredded
• 1 md

  red pepper, diced
• 3/4 c

  onion, diced
• 3/4 - 1 c

  peas, frozen
• 1/2 box

  cream cheese, 4 oz. or sour cream
• 1/2 c

  cheddar, extra sharp
• 1/2 c

  chili sauce
• SEASONINGS ADDED TO MEAT
• 2 - 3 tsp

  oregano, dried
• 1 Tbsp

  parsley flakes
• 1 - 2 tsp

  cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 tsp

  granulated garlic
• 1 tsp

  black pepper
• 1/2 tsp

  sweet paprika
• 1/4 tsp

  freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 - 2 Tbsp

  cornstarch mixed with water and add to thicken hamburger mixture
• POTATOES
• 6 - 8 md

  red potatoes, steamed & mashed
• 1/4 c

  butter
• 1/4 c

  sour cream
• TOPPING
• 1 can

  french fried onions
• fresh chives