Shepherd's Pie

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (22 ounce) package frozen mashed potatoes (or make your own, i do)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped carrot
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 if you're making your own, prepare mashed potatoes; set aside.
• 2 brown beef and onion in lg skillet over med-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring til beef crumbles and is no longer pink; drain and return to skillet.
• 3 add carrots and peas; stir in flour, 1 t salt, 1/4 t pepper,& tomato paste.
• 4 add broth, and cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• 5 spoon mixture into lightly greased 7x11â€? baking dish.
• 6 stir together mashed potatoes, egg, and remaining 1 t salt and 1/4 t pepper; spoon over beef mixture.
• 7 bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes; top w/ grated cheddar and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
• 8 note: i use condensed beef broth for a beefier/heartier flavor. ;).