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lori's quick and easy shepherd's pie

(3 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Lori Moore
Enville, TN

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.

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 @kitchencrew
(3 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 35 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For lori's quick and easy shepherd's pie

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

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

  • Browning beef and onions in a skillet.
    1
    Brown the beef with the onion. Drain the fat.
  • Adding veggies and gravy to the ground beef.
    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.
  • Topping the beef with mashed potatoes.
    3
    Pour the mixture into a casserole dish and top with the mashed potatoes.
  • Grated cheese sprinkled on top of the mashed potatoes.
    4
    Top generously with the cheese.
  • Broiling the recipe.
    5
    Place under a broiler until the cheese melts and starts to turn a nice golden brown.
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