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Superhero Shepherd's Pie

Kids Can!

Depending on their skills, show kids how to:

  • Wash and dry potatoes
  • Mash potatoes
  • Grate cheese

Ingredients

2
large baking potatoes, peeled and diced
1⁄2 cup
shredded cheddar cheese
1⁄2 cup
non-fat or 1% milk
1⁄2 teaspoon
salt
1⁄4 teaspoon
pepper
1 pound
lean ground beef (15% fat)
1 teaspoon
onion powder (optional)
3 Tablespoons
flour
4 cups
frozen mixed vegetables
1 teaspoon
or cube beef boullion
1 cup
water

Directions

  1. Put diced potatoes in saucepan; add enough water to barely cover. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until soft (about 15 minutes.).
  2. Drain potatoes and mash. Stir in milk, cheese, salt and pepper; set mixture aside.
  3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  4. Brown meat in a large skillet. Add onion powder, if using. Stir in flour, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  5. Add vegetables, bouillon and water. Cook 5 minutes until bubbly.
  6. Spoon vegetable mixture into 8 inch square baking dish. Spread potato mixture over vegetable/meat mixture.
  7. Bake 25 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
  8. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Photo of Superhero Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour
Makes: 10 cups
Nutrition Facts: View Label
Last updated: 10/02/18

2 Comments for "Superhero Shepherd's Pie"

Submitted by AngMath on Sat, 12/10/2016 - 20:50

All my kids liked this dish which is a small miracle.  I added diced onion when I browned the meat.

Submitted by foodfan83 on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 17:08

Thick and filling main dish. I'm thinking a little garlic powder and chopped onion could go a long way. Definitely am going to give this recipe another try!

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