chili cheese shepherds pie
This is the recipe that I created for the Hungry Jack Use Up the Box recipe contest. It became one of three finalists in the "comfort food" category. Unfortunately, it didn't win the contest. It's a delicious dish, though, and I thought I'd share it with my Just A Pinch friends. This is the 4-serving size amount of potatoes, which is how I wrote the recipe for the contest. I prefer it with more potatoes (the 6-serving amount). Just adjust the other potato ingredients according to the instructions on the box of potato flakes. Also, instant potatoes can be swapped with homemade mashed potatoes.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This chili cheese shepherd's pie is easy to prepare, yet fancy enough to serve company. It's a tasty twist on the classic dish. The filling is a hearty chili and has the flavors you'd expect with pops of sweetness from corn. Cheesy mashed potatoes on top make this an easy weeknight meal your whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 package chili seasoning, divided
- 1 can diced or crushed tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 can chili beans, hot or mild (15 oz)
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 3/4 - 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/3 cups mashed potato flakes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or colby cheese, divided
How To Make chili cheese shepherds pie
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brown ground beef or turkey with the onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink. -
Step 2Reserve 1 Tbsp of seasoning and sprinkle the rest over the meat.
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Step 3Stir in the tomatoes, beans, and corn.
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Step 4Cook and stir for 2 minutes, until heated through. Reduce heat to low and simmer while making potatoes.
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Step 5Bring water, salt, and butter to a boil in a medium saucepan.
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Step 6Remove from heat and whisk in milk and potato flakes.
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Step 7Stir in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese.
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Step 8Place chili mixture into a greased 2-quart casserole.
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Step 9Carefully spread mashed potatoes on top of chili.
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Step 10Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and reserved chili seasoning.
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Step 11Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes.
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