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Easy Shepherds Pie Recipe
Improv Oven Classic Recipe
A delicious and easy recipe that comes together quickly with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lbs of potatoes, peeled and boiled (see instructions)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 sweet red pepper, chopped
- 1/2 Vidalia onion, chopped, (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 can whole kernel corn (15.25 ounces), drained
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.75 ounces)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tbs butter, melted
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp garlic salt
- optional: chopped parsley to garnish
Instructions
- 1Place the potatoes in a large saucepan or pot. Add enough water to cover the tops of the potatoes. Add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt to the water.
- 2Turn the burner on high and bring water to boiling. Reduce heat to medium low or low. Cover the pot with a lid. Cook the potatoes in gently boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes for cubed potatoes and new potatoes and 20 to 25 minutes for quartered potatoes.
- 3Drain the potatoes in a colander.
- 4Mash potatoes with sour cream. Add butter, salt and pepper, and set aside.
- 5In a skillet on medium heat, cook ground beef, peppers, and onions until meat has browned and vegetables are tender.
- 6Add corn, cream of mushroom soup, milk and garlic salt to skillet, mix until well combined.
- 7Add meat mixture in a non-greased 3 quart baking dish (13in x 9 in). Top with mashed potatoes.
- 8Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until cooked through.
- 9Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve hot
💡 Improv Tip
Feel free to improvise — swap ingredients based on what you have. That's what Improv Oven is all about.