Carnation® Shepherd's Pie
Ingredients
- Mashed Potato Topping:
- 3 lb (1.5 kg) potatoes (about 6 large), peeled and quartered
- 1 can (354 mL) Carnation® Fat Free Evaporated Skim Milk
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) butter
- 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) black pepper
- paprika
- Filling:
- 1 1/2 lb (750 g) lean ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red or green pepper, chopped
- 2 cups (500 mL) frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp (5 mL) each salt and dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) black pepper
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) ketchup
Directions
Mashed Potato Topping:
Step 1:
Cover potatoes with water in large pot; bring to a boil.
Step 2:
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until tender; drain well.
Step 3:
Add 1 cup (250 mL) evaporated milk, butter salt and pepper; mash until smooth. Set aside.
Filling:
Step 4:
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Brown beef in large skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes.
Step 5:
Add onion, garlic and pepper; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until pepper is slightly softened and beef is no longer pink. Drain off fat.
Step 6:
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add remaining evaporated milk, frozen vegetables, Worcestershire sauce, salt, thyme and pepper, stirring until combined.
Step 7:
Remove from heat; stir in ketchup. Spoon into 13 x 9-inch (3.5 L) baking dish, spreading evenly.
Step 8:
Smooth mashed potato topping over filling, sealing to edged of dish. Sprinkle with paprika, Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until hot and bubbling.