Weeknight Shepherd's Pie

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Canned potatoes make wholesome, homemade meals like this classic Shepherd's Pie a reality any night of the week.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 (15 ounce) can peas and carrots, drained
1 (15 ounce) can sliced white potatoes, drained
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

1 In 12-inch skillet over medium heat, in hot oil, cook onion and garlic 5 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally. Remove to plate.
2 In same skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until well browned on all sides, stirring frequently. Add flour; cook 1 minute. Add stewed tomatoes and thyme. Over high heat, heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally. Stir in peas and carrots.
3 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Spoon mixture into greased deep-dish pie plate or baking dish. Toss sliced potatoes with butter. Arrange potatoes in center of casserole, overlapping slightly. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are lightly golden.