jeanne's shepherd's pie

Odessa, TX
Updated on Mar 6, 2011

This is one of the first "big" dishes my Mom let me cook when I was learning to cook. Now I make it for my grandchildren and have added this recipe to a cookbook I am creating for them. It's really easy but tastes like you spent a long time on it.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake
yield 8 - 10

Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 can (28 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 - 12 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

How To Make jeanne's shepherd's pie

  • Step 1
    In a 3 qt sauce pan, put the potatoes and just cover with water. Add salt and boil the potatoes for @ 25 minutes or until tender. Drain, add butter, salt and pepper to taste to make mashed potatoes.
  • Step 2
    While the potatoes are boiling, heat the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan. Add the chopped onions and cook until translucent.
  • Step 3
    Add the ground beef and garlic salt and pepper. Cook until meat is browned, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 4
    Add the corn and continue to cook until the corn is heated. Add more salt and pepper if needed.
  • Step 5
    Spread the meat mixture into the bottom of an oven proof dish.
  • Step 6
    Cover the meat mixture with the mashed potatoes. Spread evenly.
  • Step 7
    Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the potatoes.
  • Step 8
    Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in a 400 degree F oven or until cheese has melted.

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Category: Beef
Category: Vegetables
Category: Potatoes
Category: Savory Pies
Keyword: #casseroles
Keyword: #main
Keyword: #Dishes
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Bake
Culture: Southern

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