easy shepherd's pie

Name: Easy Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound(s) ground beef; 2 large carrots, finely chopped; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1/2 pound(s) mushrooms, sliced; 1/2 cup(s) frozen peas; 2 package(s) brown gravy powder; 1 cup(s) water; 3 cup(s) leftover mashed potatoes; 1/2 teaspoon(s) paprika (for sprinkling)

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Alice C

Richmond Hill, ON

Updated on Oct 2, 2015

This started as my Mom's recipe which I've tweaked over the years. When you have leftover mashed potatoes, it makes a quick and easy dinner. I change up the veggies depending on what is on hand. Sometimes I add corn instead of peas.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield 4 - 6

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
2 large carrots, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 packages brown gravy powder
1 cup water
3 cups leftover mashed potatoes
1/2 teaspoon paprika (for sprinkling)

How To Make easy shepherd's pie

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 F. Brown ground beef, with onion, carrot and mushrooms. When beef is browned and veggies are almost cooked, add the gravy mix and water. Bring to a boil, stirring until gravy is thickened.

Step 2

Add peas and put mixture into a 2 quart casserole dish.
Step 3

Add leftover mashed potatoes over beef mixture. Sprinkle paprika on top and bake uncovered for 45 minutes.
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