Shepherd's Pie Mexicana

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Great shepherd's pie with a kick. A classic casserole spiced up with the flavors of Mexico. Adjust seasonings according to your personal taste.

Ingredients

5 potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 small onions, chopped
1 pound ground beef
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon spicy seasoned salt
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn

Directions

1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9 inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
2 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender enough to pierce with a fork; drain. Mash by hand using a potato masher or sturdy whisk. Mix in butter, milk, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
3 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and ground beef and cook until meat loses its pink color. Season with seasoned salt and taco seasoning. Add peas and corn and stir until blended.
4 Pour beef and vegetable mixture into prepared baking dish. Cover with mashed potatoes.
5 Bake in preheated oven until potatoes are golden and beef and vegetable mixture is hot and bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes.