Cheesy Potato Topped Beef And Vegetable Shepherds Pie Food

SWEET POTATO-TOPPED SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray shallow 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef, onion, carrots and garlic over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, 3/4 teaspoon of the salt and the thyme. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 10 minutes.
• In small bowl, mix flour and water. Stir into beef mixture. Cook 2 minutes, stirring until thickened. Stir in spinach. In large saucepan, place potatoes and enough water to cover. Simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until tender; drain. In large bowl, beat potatoes, milk, butter and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt until smooth.
• Spoon beef mixture into casserole. Top with potato mixture. Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until potatoes begin to brown.

SHEPHERD'S PIE WITH CHEESY MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cheesy Mashed Potatoes:.
• Fill a large saucepan with cold water; season with salt (1-2 teaspoons). Add potatoes to the water and bring to a boil. Let potatoes cook until soft about 20 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes and place them back into the saucepan for mashing. Add butter and cream and begin to mash potatoes into a semi smooth consistency. Once at desired texture, add cheese and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
• Shepherd's Pie:.
• (Begin preparing while potatoes are boiling).
• Preheat oven at 400 degrees F.
• Add butter and oil to a large skillet on medium heat. Saute onions, carrots, celery and garlic until tender for about 7 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Once the vegetables have softened and start to brown a little add the tomato paste and mix evenly.
• Add the ground beef and cook until beef is no longer pink about 10 minutes.
• Add the Worcestershire sauce and beef stock. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook and simmer for another 10 minutes. Mix in peas.
• Transfer mixture to an oven-proof baking dish and spread evenly. Place cheesy mashed potatoes on top of ground beef mixture and spread out evenly, once the top surface has been covered, rake through with a fork so that there are peaks that will brown nicely. Place the dish into the preheated oven and cook until browned about 20 minutes.

CHEESY SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Prepare Potatoes as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet; drain.
• Add vegetables and gravy to meat; mix well. Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish; cover with potatoes.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until potatoes are heated through and lightly browned.

CHEESY POTATO-TOPPED BEEF AND VEGETABLE SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F Butter a 13x9-inch glass baking dish.
• In a pot, combine potatoes, 1/2 teaspoons salt and 6 cups cold water; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and boil gently for 15 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, heat 1 cup of the milk in a measuring cup in a microwave or in a saucepan over medium heat, just until steaming.
• Drain potatoes well. Return to pot; mash with hot milk, half the cheese, and 1/4 teaspoons each salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a large deep skillet over high heat, cook beef, garlic, onion and Italian seasoning, breaking up beef with a spoon for about 10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink; spoon off any fat. Sprinkle flour over beef mixture; stir to combine. Gradually stir in remaining milk; boil, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and 1/4 cup of the barbecue sauce; return to a boil, breaking up the tomatoes. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, for 10-15 minutes or until thick. Stir in vegetables and hot pepper sauce; season to taste with pepper and more of the barbecue sauce, if desired.
• Spread beef mixture in prepared baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes on top. Bake for 20 minutes or until filling is bubbling and potatoes are golden. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes befroe serving.