Homestyle Shepherds Pie Food

HOME-STYLE SHEPHERD'S PIE RECIPE

Steps:

• Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium heat. Add meat; cook 5 min. or until evenly browned on all sides, stirring frequently. Add onions, carrots and celery; cook and stir 2 min. Add gravy mix and bouillon granules; mix well. Stir in water and wine. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender, stirring occasionally.
• Microwave potatoes as directed on package; place in large bowl. Add remaining butter and milk; mash until of desired consistency.
• Heat broiler. Spoon meat mixture into 1-1/2 qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with potatoes and cheese. Broil, 6 inches from heat, 2 to 4 min. or until cheese is melted.

HOMESTYLE SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Add potatoes to large saucepan of boiling water; cook 20 to 25 min. or until tender.
• Meanwhile, whisk Neufchatel, milk and seasoning until blended; set aside. Brown meat with onions in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add flour; cook and stir 1 min. Add frozen vegetables and broth; mix well. Stir in 1/4 cup Neufchatel mixture; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until slightly thickened. Pour into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Drain potatoes, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water. Return potatoes and reserved water to pan; mash until potatoes are smooth. Stir in remaining Neufchatel mixture; spread over meat mixture.
• Bake 25 to 30 min. or until heated through.

EASY SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Return meat to skillet. Add mixed vegetables and gravy; mix well.
• Spoon into 9-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Mix potatoes, cream cheese, garlic and 1/2 cup cheddar until blended; spoon over meat mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

LIGHT HOMESTYLE SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Coat a 10-inch oven-proof skillet with cooking spray. (If skillet is not oven-proof, wrap handle in double thickness of aluminum foil). Place over medium-high heat; add garlic. Crumble extra lean ground turkey breast into skillet. Cook the turkey as specified on the package. Always cook to well-done, 165ºF as measured by a meat thermometer. Add to the crumbled turkey basil, thyme leaves, salt, if desired, and black pepper. Add gravy, corn, and peas; simmer uncovered 5 minutes or until vegetables are defrosted and mixture is very hot. Spoon mashed potatoes around edges of mixture leaving a 3" opening in center.
• Transfer skillet to broiler and broil about 4"-5" from heat source for 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture is bubbly.
• Sprinkle with cheddar cheese; return to broiler and broil 1 minute or until cheese is melted.