Weeknight Shepherd's Pie

Canned potatoes make wholesome, homemade meals like this classic Shepherd's Pie a reality any night of the week.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 281 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can peas and carrots, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can sliced white potatoes, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In 12-inch skillet over medium heat, in hot oil, cook onion and garlic 5 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally. Remove to plate.

Step 2

In same skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until well browned on all sides, stirring frequently. Add flour; cook 1 minute. Add stewed tomatoes and thyme. Over high heat, heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally. Stir in peas and carrots.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Spoon mixture into greased deep-dish pie plate or baking dish. Toss sliced potatoes with butter. Arrange potatoes in center of casserole, overlapping slightly. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are lightly golden.