(Family Features) That first day of chilly weather always feels the coldest before you’re accustomed to it, and an easy, warm, filling meal can help hit the spot. Better yet, this rendition of Shepherd’s Pie is made with just one pot so cleanup can be a snap.
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Shepherd’s Pie
That first day of chilly weather always feels the coldest before you’reaccustomed to it, and an easy, warm, filling meal can help hit the spot. Betteryet, this rendition of Shepherd’s Pie is made with just one pot so cleanup canbe a snap. Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 6 medium potatoes peeled
- 2 teaspoons thyme divided
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 can 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 bag 12 ounces frozen mixed veggies
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 F.
- In Dutch oven, brown ground beef and drain fat.
- Boil potatoes until fork tender and mash them. Add 1 teaspoon thyme, salt and pepper, to taste, and set aside.
- Place ground beef back in Dutch oven and mix in onion powder, tomato paste, beef broth, garlic powder, cream and remaining thyme. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Mix in frozen veggies.
- Cover meat mixture with potatoes and bake 25-30 minutes.