lori's quick and easy shepherd's pie

Name: Lori's Quick and Easy Shepherd Pie
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) extra lean ground chuck; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 can(s) mixed vegetables, drained (15 oz each); 1 can(s) whole kernel corn, drained (15.25 oz); 1 can(s) green beans, drained (14.5 oz); 2 package(s) brown gravy mix; 2 - 2 1/2 cup(s) cold water; - onion powder, to taste; - salt, to taste; - black pepper, to taste; - instant, leftover, or fresh mashed potatoes prepared for 8 servings; 1 cup(s) grated cheese (like cheddar)

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Lori Moore

Enville, TN

Updated on Jul 31, 2018

This is a quick "go to" meal when we are in a hurry. It is a warm, down-home, comfort food and one of my family's favorite dinners.

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A serving of quick and easy shepherd's pie in a bowl.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This quick and easy shepherd's pie is something your entire family will love. It's great use for leftover mashed potatoes. In a pinch, use boxed potatoes. We loved the addition of gooey cheese on top. The gravy adds tons of flavor to the meat and vegetable mixture. Overall, this is a delicious and hearty dinner and an easy recipe to make on those nights you're rushing to get dinner on the table.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 35 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 pounds extra lean ground chuck
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans mixed vegetables, drained (15 oz each)
1 can whole kernel corn, drained (15.25 oz)
1 can green beans, drained (14.5 oz)
2 packages brown gravy mix
2 - 2 1/2 cups cold water
- onion powder, to taste
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- instant, leftover, or fresh mashed potatoes prepared for 8 servings
1 cup grated cheese (like cheddar)

How To Make lori's quick and easy shepherd's pie

Step 1

Brown the beef with the onion. Drain the fat.

Step 2

Add the vegetables, gravy mix, and 2 cups cold water. Stir well. Allow the mixture to cook until thick. If it doesn’t thicken well, add about 1/4 cup instant potato flakes and it will thicken nicely. If your mixture is too thick (gooey and lumpy), add about 1/2 cup more water. Season with onion powder, salt, and pepper, to taste.
Step 3

Pour the mixture into a casserole dish and top with the mashed potatoes.
Step 4

Top generously with the cheese.
Step 5

Place under a broiler until the cheese melts and starts to turn a nice golden brown.
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