shepherd's pie

Name: Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: English
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound(s) ground chuck; 1 small onion, diced; 1 small green pepper, diced; 1 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 - 0.87 ounce envelope onion gravy mix; 1 cup(s) water; 2 tablespoon(s) worcestershire sauce; 10 ounce(s) package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed; 1/2 cup(s) french fried onions; 1 - 24 ounce container already prepared mashed potatoes, cooked as directed on package; 1 tablespoon(s) butter; 1/2 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika

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Susan Bickta

Kutztown, PA

Updated on Jan 30, 2015

This is one of favorite comfort food meals. The smoked paprika gives the finished dish a nice smokey flavor and the french fried onions add some sweetness. Served with a nice crunchy green salad, it is truly a perfect meal.

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
1 small onion, diced
1 small green pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 - 0.87 ounce envelope onion gravy mix
1 cup water
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
10 ounces package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1/2 cup french fried onions
1 - 24 ounce container already prepared mashed potatoes, cooked as directed on package
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

How To Make shepherd's pie

Step 1

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 2-quart glass casserole with cooking spray. Set aside.

Step 2

Cook the ground chuck in a 4-5 quart Dutch oven over medium high heat for 8-10 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain fat. Add the onion, green pepper and garlic. Mix well and cook another 5-6 minutes.
Step 3

Add the gravy mix, water and worcestershire sauce. Mix well and bring to a simmer.
Step 4

Add the vegetables and French fried onions. Mix well and cook until heated through, about 5-6 minutes.
Step 5

Transfer to prepared casserole dish.
Step 6

Add butter to heated potatoes. Mix well and spoon "dollops" on top of meat mixture in casserole in a ring around the edge of dish. Leave space in center exposed.
Step 7

"Rake" fork thru potatoes to distribute evenly.
Step 8

Sprinkle with smoked paprika.
Step 9

Bake for 35-40 minutes or until hot and bubbly and potatoes just start to brown.
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