Shepherd's Pie

Shepherd’s Pie is super easy to make, especially if you have leftover mashed potatoes! You’ll want to use a 2 quart casserole or Pyrex dish. Serves 4.

• 2 1/2 cups mashed potatoes
• 1 medium white or red onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp oil (veggie or olive)
• salt and pepper
• 2 cups frozen pea and carrot mixture
• 2 tbsp. dried herbs  combo(oregano, thyme, rosemary-use what you have)
• 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef or turkey
• 1 can beef broth
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 3 tbsp. flour
• 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
• 1/4 shredded cheese (your choice)

1. Preheat oven to 425° F.
2. Brown meat in large pan on stove over medium/high.
3. Add oil, onions, carrots/peas, herb combo, tsp. salt, tsp. pepper to meat. Stir well and continue to cook for a few minutes.
4. Mix broth, flour, and ketchup, and then add to meat in pan. Cook until sauce reduces a little (3-4 minutes)
5. In casserole dish, spread meat and veggie mixture along bottom.
6. Layer potatoes on top.
7. Sprinkle with cheese.
8. Top with green onions and bake for 15-20 minutes.