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Flexible Shepherd's Pie

List of Ingredients




1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 1/4 pounds 93 percent-lean ground beef
1 (.6-ounce) package au jus gravy mix (see notes)
2 tablespoons French onion soup mix ( 1/2 packet)
2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
1 (20-ounce) package commercially prepared refrigerated mashed
potatoes (see notes)
1 cup frozen green peas
1 cup frozen yellow corn kernels
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese



Recipe




Makes 5 servings
Preparation and cooking time: 25 minutes

Turn on the broiler.

Heat the oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet (see notes) over medium
heat. Peel and coarsely chop the onion, adding it to the skillet as
you chop. Raise the heat to medium-high. Add the ground beef and
cook, stirring frequently, until the beef is no longer pink.

Meanwhile, prepare the au jus mix in the microwave according to
package directions. While the beef cooks, add the French onion soup
mix and garlic to the skillet.

Remove the au jus from the microwave, and add it to the skillet.
Microwave the mashed potatoes, uncovered, at high, for 2 minutes.
Meanwhile, scatter the frozen peas and corn on top of the beef and
stir gently to mix.

Remove the potatoes from the microwave, and stir in the butter until
it is melted and mixed in. Set aside. Let the beef mixture continue
to cook and thicken slightly, about 3 minutes.

Remove the skillet from the heat. Spoon the potatoes on top of the
beef mixture, spreading almost to the edge. Sprinkle the cheese
evenly on top of the potatoes and place the skillet under the
broiler. Broil until the cheese melts, about 1 minute.

Notes: We tested this recipe using Knorr brand au jus gravy mix. We
also used Simply Potatoes brand refrigerated mashed potatoes, but 2
1/2 to 3 cups of leftover mashed potatoes can be substituted. If you
don't have a 12-inch cast-iron skillet, prepare the beef mixture in a
regular skillet, then transfer it to a casserole dish before topping
with potatoes.

Per serving: 416 calories (percent of calories from fat, 37), 31
grams protein, 35 grams carbohydrates, 5 grams fiber, 17 grams fat,
86 milligrams cholesterol, 885 milligrams sodium

posted by Jamie Rahm on Meat-Lovers