Name: Shepherd’s Pie
Ingredients: 5 potatoes, peeled (or more if you like a bigger potato layer); ¼ cup milk or cream; 1 tbsp butter (or to taste); 1 lb ground beef; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pkg. onion soup mix; 3 cups vegetables of choice - carrots, celery etc, or use frozen mixed vegetables; 2 ¾ cups milk or water; 1 tsp oregano or italian seasoning; ½ tsp pepper; 1 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional)

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Mom and Grandma used to make this one a lot - one of my favourite comfort foods.

Yields1 Serving

5 potatoes, peeled (or more if you like a bigger potato layer)

¼ cup milk or cream

1 tbsp butter (or to taste)

1 lb ground beef

1 onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 pkg. onion soup mix

3 cups vegetables of choice - carrots, celery etc, or use frozen mixed vegetables

2 ¾ cups milk or water

1 tsp oregano or italian seasoning

½ tsp pepper

1 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional)

Boil potatoes in salted water, drain, then mash with milk/cream and butter. Season with salt and pepper.

Brown ground beef and salt with onion and garlic.

Add veggies, onion soup mix and milk or water, and spices. Heat to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer to reduce liquid (5-10 minutes).

Place mixture in a lightly greased casserole dish. Spread potatoes over top to cover entirely. Sprinkle with cheese and bake at 350º for 30 minutes.

Categorycasseroles & fry-ups, family favorites, main dishes

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