Modern Day Shepherd's Pie
This recipe is one of our family's favorites. It's an updated version of Grandma's. It is delicious and nutritious, and Mom doesn't have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen making it!
1-1/4 lb. red potatoes, cut into chunks
3 large cloves garlic, peeled
3/4 cup Sour Cream
1/2 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
1 lb. extra lean ground beef
2 Tbsp. flour
4 cups frozen mixed vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, thawed
3/4 cup beef broth
2 Tbsp. ketchup
30 min
large saucepan, large nonstick skillet, square baking dish.
COVER potatoes and garlic with water in large saucepan. Bring to boil on high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 20 min. or until potatoes are very tender. Drain; return to saucepan with sour cream. Mash to desired consistency. Stir in 1/4 cup of the Cheddar cheese.
PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Brown meat in large nonstick skillet. Stir in flour; cook 1 min. Add vegetables, broth and ketchup; continue cooking 5 min.
SPOON meat mixture into 8-inch square baking dish. Cover with mashed potatoes. Bake 18 min.; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese. Bake an additional 2 min. or until heated through and cheese is melted.
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