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chili cheese shepherds pie

(7 ratings)
cindyLs avatar
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
cindy sandberg
@cindyLs
carlisle, IN

This is the recipe that I created for the Hungry Jack Use Up the Box recipe contest. It became one of three finalists in the "comfort food" category. Unfortunately, it didn't win the contest, which was based on voting at the website.:( It's a delicious dish, though, and I thought I'd share it with my JAP friends! The photo is from the HJ website..the promotional photo they took of my recipe. Next time I make it, I'll get my own photo on!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Easy to prepare, yet fancy enough to serve company!

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(7 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chili cheese shepherds pie

  • 1 lb
    ground beef or turkey
  • 1/2 c
    chopped onion
  • 1
    envelope chili seasoning, divided
  • 1 can
    (14.5oz.) diced or crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can
    (15oz.)chili beans(hot or mild)
  • 1 c
    frozen corn
  • 1 1/3 c
    water
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1 1/3 c
    mashed potato flakes*
  • 1 c
    shredded cheddar or colby cheese, divided

How To Make chili cheese shepherds pie

  • 1
    Brown ground beef or turkey with the onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Add all but 1 teaspoon of the chili seasoning and mix well. Set remaining seasoning mix aside. Stir in the tomatoes, beans and corn. Cook and stir for 2 minutes, until heated through. Reduce heat to low and simmer while making potatoes. For potatoes: Bring water, salt and butter to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in milk and potato flakes. Stir in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese. Place chili mixture into greased 2 quart casserole. Carefully spread mashed potatoes on top of chili. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and reserved chili seasoning. Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
  • 2
    *This is the 4 serving size amount of potatoes, which is how I wrote the recipe for the contest. I actually prefer it with more potatoes(the 6 serving amount). Just adjust the other potato ingredients according to the instructions on the box of potato flakes. Also, instant potatoes is something I rarely actually have on hand, so when I make this for us, I usually use real mashed potatoes.
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