Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Simple Shepherd's Pie

It doesn't get simpler than this easy ground beef casserole, otherwise known as a Shepherd's pie. This classic favorite never gets old.  Make up some Simple Shepherd's Pie for a wonderful weeknight meal.

Serves: 4

Cooking Time: 45 min
Ingredients

* 2 pounds ground beef
* 1/2 onion, chopped
* garlic powder and seasoning salt to taste
* 3/4 ounce package brown gravy mix
* 2 cans (10 3/4-ounce) cream of mushroom soup
* 2 1/2 cups water
* 1 1/2 cups frozen sliced carrots, thawed
* 10 ounces package frozen peas, thawed
* salt and pepper to taste
* 2 1/2 to 3 cups potatoes, peeled, cooked and mashed
* paprika to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Brown beef and onion in a skillet; season to taste with garlic powder and seasoning salt. Drain; pour into a large bowl.

3. Stir in gravy mix, soup, water, carrots and peas; mix well.

4. Spoon into a greased 9 inch deep-dish pie plate; sprinkle with salt and pepper.

5. Spread mashed potatoes over top; bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with paprika.

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