Spooky Shepherd’s Pie

Whip up some ghoulishly good fun with instant mashed ‘ghost’ potatoes that top a deliciously rich ground beef and vegetable casserole.

SERVINGS : 6 / PREP : 30 MIN / TOTAL TIME : 55 MIN

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 bag (12 oz) frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained 
• 1 jar (12 oz) beef gravy
• 1 3/4 cups water
• 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 1/4 cups instant mashed potatoes
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg, slightly beaten

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add beef and onion; cook until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.
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2. Set aside 12 peas for garnish. Add remaining frozen vegetables, tomatoes and gravy; mix well. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
3. Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, heat water, margarine and garlic powder to boiling. Remove from heat; add milk. Stir in potato flakes and cheese. Add egg; blend well.
4. Into ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) or oval (2 1/2-quart) glass baking dish, spoon beef mixture. With large spoon, make 6 mounds of potato mixture on top of beef mixture to resemble ghosts. Place 2 reserved peas on each mound to resemble eyes.
5. Bake at 375°F. for 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are set and mixture is thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size : 1 Serving
• Calories 410
• Total Fat 18g
• Cholesterol 90mg
• Sodium 730mg
• Total Carbohydrate 38g
• Dietary Fiber 4g 
• Sugars 5g 
• Protein 23g