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karen's shepherd's pie

(2 RATINGS)
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WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Updated on Feb 27, 2018

Ths is always a good meal to make in the Fall.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Karen's twist on a traditional shepherd's pie is yummy. The southern style gravy adds extra sausage flavor to the ground beef. Cayenne pepper does give this dish a nice kick of spice. But, the sweet onion and corn add a pop of sweet flavor. Adding cheese to the mashed potatoes is divine. The final layer with the crunchy, buttery Panko is the perfect topping for this hearty dinner.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 25 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 4 to 5

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 - sweet onion
  • 1 package corn, white or yellow (10.8 oz)
  • 1/2 - Pioneer brand country gravy mix (2.75 oz)
  • 2 packages Idaho loaded instant potato flakes or leftovers (4 oz each) plus ingredients per package directions
  • 1/2 package Monterey Jack cheese/block (8 oz)
  • 1/2 package cheddar cheese/block (8 oz)
  • - water, hot
  • - salt and pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • dash Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter (dotted on top of Panko)

How To Make karen's shepherd's pie

  • Browning beef and onions in a pan.
    Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350. Brown beef and onions together.
  • Adding gravy mix along with corn kernels.
    Step 2
    Add the gravy mix. Add water a little at a time until it becomes thick. Add corn, Worcestershire, and all spices.
  • Preparing the mashed potatoes.
    Step 3
    Make the potatoes following package directions.
  • Adding ground beef mixture to a baking dish.
    Step 4
    In a baking dish put the ground beef mixture.
  • Topping the ground beef with a layer of mashed potatoes.
    Step 5
    Add the potato spread on top.
  • Sprinkling cheese on top of mashed potatoes.
    Step 6
    Sprinkle with both kinds of cheese.
  • Sprinkling Panko crumbs and dots of butter on top.
    Step 7
    Top with the panko beard crumbs and dot with butter.
  • Baking the shepherd's pie in the oven.
    Step 8
    Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
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