Monday, May 3, 2010

Shepherds pie


This dish is made in my house like once a month. My family growing up made one similar to this, just with out the can of tomato soup. This is so easy to make! It goes along way and is great for leftovers.

  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 pound frozen mix veggies
  • 1 can tomato soup
  • 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash. Mix in butter, finely chopped onion and 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. add frozen veggies. cook till they are warm.
  3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  4. In a large frying pan add onion and cook until clear. Add ground beef and cook until well browned. Pour off excess fat . Add soup. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Spread the ground beef in an even layer on the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish. Next, spread a layer of veggies. Top with the mashed potato mixture and sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown