Speedy Shepherd's Pie Recipe

By jab120638

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 envelope taco seasoning
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 3 cups leftover or refrigerated mashed potatoes, warmed

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat broiler. In a large ovenproof skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in water and taco seasoning; heat through. Stir in 1 cup cheese. Remove from heat.

In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes and remaining cheese; spread over beef mixture. Broil 4-6 in. from heat 5-6 minutes or until top is golden brown.
Yield: 4 servings.