SHEPHERDS PIE RECIPE WITH INSTANT MASHED POTATOES RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat Oven to 325'F.
• Use vegetable spray on casserole dish.
• Prepare instant mashed potatoes following box directions.
• Boil frozen vegetables in saucepan.
• Brown ground beef.
• Add 1/2 can of beef gravy.
• Add garlic powder.
• Stir until well blended.
• Drain vegetables.
• Add the beef mixture to casserole dish.
• Add the vegetables and spread evenly.
• Add large spoonfuls of the mashed potatoes
• over the vegetables.
• Wait a few minutes for potatoes to cool before spreading.
• Make a design with bottom of fork on the potatoes.
• Sprinkle some paprika.
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• Cool for 15 minutes before slicing.
• Add remaining warmed gravy to each serving.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Make mashed potatoes: In a large pot, cover potatoes with water and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until totally soft, 16 to 18 minutes. Drain and return to pot. Use a potato masher to mash potatoes until smooth. Add melted butter, milk, and sour cream. Mash together until fully incorporated, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside. Make beef mixture: In a large, ovenproof skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion, carrots, garlic, and thyme and cook until fragrant and softened, 5 minutes. Add ground beef, season generously with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink, 5 minutes more. Drain fat. Stir in frozen peas and corn and cook until warmed through, 3 minutes more. Sprinkle meat with flour and stir to evenly distribute. Cook 1 minute more and add chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and let mixture thicken slightly, 5 minutes. Top beef mixture with an even layer of mashed potatoes and bake until there is very little liquid visible and mashed potatoes are golden, about 20 minutes. Broil if desired. Garnish with parsley before serving.