lori's quick and easy shepherd's pie

Name: Lori's Quick and Easy Shepherd Pie
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) extra lean ground chuck; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 can(s) mixed vegetables, drained (15 oz each); 1 can(s) whole kernel corn, drained (15.25 oz); 1 can(s) green beans, drained (14.5 oz); 2 package(s) brown gravy mix; 2 - 2 1/2 cup(s) cold water; - onion powder, to taste; - salt, to taste; - black pepper, to taste; - instant, leftover, or fresh mashed potatoes prepared for 8 servings; 1 cup(s) grated cheese (like cheddar)

(3 ratings)

A serving of quick and easy shepherd's pie in a bowl.

review

Blue Ribbon Recipe by

Lori Moore

@lori4christ

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

1
Brown the beef with the onion. Drain the fat.

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.
3
Pour the mixture into a casserole dish and top with the mashed potatoes.
4
Top generously with the cheese.
5
Place under a broiler until the cheese melts and starts to turn a nice golden brown.
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