Easy Shepherd's Pie

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 dash worcestershire sauce (optional)
• 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and chopped (or 3 sweet potatoes)
• 1/3 cup milk, heated
• 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (optional)
• 1 (12 ounce) bag frozen carrots, thawed
• 1 (12 ounce) bag frozen peas, thawed
• salt, to taste

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven 350 degrees.
• 2 first, make mashed potatoes: place potatoes in medium saucepan and add enough water to cover. bring to a boil. reduce heat to med-low; cover loosely and boil gently for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes break apart easily. drain well. mash potatoes until no lumps remain. add salt, pepper and milk; continue mashing until potatoes are smooth.
• 3 while potatoes are boiling, brown ground beef over medium heat with onion, chili powder and worcestershire sauce. drain grease from meat and spread into a large baking dish. (i usually use two 2-quart dishes).
• 4 add a layer of carrots on top of beef, then add a layer of peas.
• 5 top with mashed potatoes, and sprinkle with cheese.
• 6 bake 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted.