Two Tater Shepherds Pie Recipes

EASY GROUND BEEF SHEPHERD'S PIE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add ground beef, onion, and garlic. Sauté until beef is fully cooked. Drain grease.
• Add flour and cook for a minute longer.
• Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and beef broth. Cook for 5 minutes or until sauce begins to thicken.
• Reduce the heat to low and stir in the frozen vegetables, salt and pepper.
• Pour meat mixture into the bottom of prepared dish.
• Prepare potatoes according to package directions. Carefully spread 5 cups prepared mashed potatoes on top of the meat.
• Top with shredded sharp cheddar cheese on top.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the meat mixture is bubbly.

SKILLET SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the corn, peas, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and garlic. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook for 5 minutes., Combine the cornstarch, bouillon and water until well blended; stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Stir in sour cream and heat through (do not boil)., Spread mashed potatoes over the top; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook until potatoes are heated through and cheese is melted. Freeze option: Prepare beef mixture as directed but do not add sour cream. Freeze cooled meat mixture in a freezer container. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a large skillet, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Stir in sour cream and proceed as directed.