Easy Shepherd’s Pie

Name: Easy Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (24 ounces) refrigerated mashed potatoes; 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 envelope mushroom gravy mix; 1-1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables; 1 cup water; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Ditch the prep work, and make this easy shepherd’s pie recipe with ready-made ingredients. It's ready to eat in less than 30 minutes!

Ingredients

1 package (24 ounces) refrigerated mashed potatoes
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 envelope mushroom gravy mix
1-1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup water
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Heat potatoes according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in gravy mix. Add vegetables and water; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until heated through, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a 9-in. square baking pan.
Spread potatoes over top; sprinkle with pepper. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 302 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 619mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein.

Shepherd’s pie is great with leftover homemade mashed potatoes, but it’s tasty with ready-made mashed potatoes too. —Jennifer Early, East Lansing, Michigan

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