Kittencal's Cheesy Shepherd's Pie |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This recipe is a regular in our house and is one of my family's favourite dinners - I have listed some additions on bottom of the recipe that may be added to the ground beef mixture but that is only optional -prep time does not include cooking the potatoes Ingredients:
1 (10 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup (undiluted and divided) |
3 cups hot russet mashed potatoes |
1 lb lean ground beef |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
1 small onion, chopped |
1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (or to taste) |
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce |
1 (10 ounce) can mushrooms, drained (use whole or sliced) |
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (can use more or less) |
1/3 cup parmesan cheese |
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (your choice of veggies) |
seasoning salt (to taste) or white salt (to taste) |
fresh ground black pepper (to taste) |
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese |
Directions:
1. Set oven to 400 degrees F. 2. Grease a 9 x 9-inch or an 11 x 7-inch square baking dish. 3. For potato topping; combine half a can of cheddar cheese soup with hot mashed potatoes; set aside. 4. In a fry pan brown ground beef with oregano, chopped onion and garlic; drain off fat, then stir in Worcestershire sauce, mushrooms, shredded cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese. 5. Meanwhile cook mixed veggies according to package directions; drain well then add to beef mixture along with the remaining half of cheese soup. 6. Add in your choice of additions, then season with salt and pepper to taste; mix to combine and simmer uncovered for about 20-30 minutes over medium-low heat stirring occasionally. 7. Spoon meat mixture into greased pan; spread the hot mashed potato mixture evenly over top. 8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until topping is light golden brown. 9. Sprinkle 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese on top then allow to melt. 10. -. 11. ADDITIONS, use one or all of 3/4 cups good quality beef broth mix/wisked with 2 tablespoons flour (for a thicker ground beef mixture) - one can cream style corn/ one tablespoon Dijon mustard - 1/3 cup Heinz chili sauce or ketchup - 1/2 package of dry onion soup mix - 2 tbsp Kitchen Bouquet browning sauce OR 1-2 small packages beef bouillon powder. |
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