Dinner Tonight

Shepherds Pie

6 med. potatoes

4 carrots (I've also used green beans, corn, peas or mixed veggies)

1 lb. ground beef

1 med. onion

1 - 12 oz. jar beef gravy

1 tsp. salt, divided

1/2 tsp. ground sage

1/2 tsp. dried thyme

1/4 tsp. dried rosemary

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/3 C. milk

1 tbls. butter

2 tbls. parmesan cheese

1/2 C. shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

1.) Peel and cube potatoes; place in large pan and cover with water. Cover and cook about 20 minutes.

2.) Peel and slice carrots; place in pan and cook until crisp/tender.

3.) In a large skillet, cook beef and onion. Drain grease off meat. Stir in carrots, jar of gravy, 1/2 tsp. of salt, sage, thyme, rosemary and pepper. Transfer to a shallow 3 qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray.

4.) Mash potatoes with milk, butter and remaining salt. Spread over top of the meat mixture. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Top with cheddar cheese if desired.

5.) Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees, for 40-45 minutes, or until heated through.



*Serves around 6

This is Aaron's favorite meal! It seems like a lot of work to make, but since I've made it many times in 2 years, I can make it in about 20 minutes. The longest part is the mashed potatoes. I half the recipe for the 2 of us.