Shepherd's Pie

Prep 35 min
Total 60 min
Servings 6

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Wondering how to make a traditional shepherd’s pie? Our version of this classic comfort food is made with garlic mashed potatoes and flavourful ground beef. It's so easy, it practically makes itself.

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb (750 g) lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 ½ cups frozen mixed vegetables
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 1/2 cups beef flavoured brot
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups refrigerated garlic mashed potatoes (found in deli section of most grocery stores

Steps

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1

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 2 1/2-quart round or oval baking dish with cooking spray.
2

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
3

Reduce heat to medium. Add frozen mixed vegetables, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly heated.
4

Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix broth and flour with whisk until well blended. Add broth mixture to beef mixture. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Spoon beef mixture into baking dish.
5

Meanwhile, cook mashed potatoes as directed on package. Spread evenly over beef mixture.
6

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through.

Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese onto mashed potatoes before baking for a cheesy topped Shepherd's Pie.
Any flavour refrigerated mashed potatoes can be substituted for the garlic mashed potatoes in this recipe.