Easy Shepherd’s Pie from Real Simple©

Yield: 4 Servings
By Diana Hyle , October, 2007

Feast on this great dish from Real Simple.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 8 ounces frozen mixed vegetables (such as carrots, peas, and corn), thawed
• 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded Cheddar (optional)
• 1 16-ounce package mashed potatoes, refrigerated or frozen and thawed

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 400° F.
2. Place the beef in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until no trace of pink remains, about 5 minutes.
3. Spoon off and discard any fat. Stir in the ketchup and Worcestershire. Add the vegetables and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Spoon into a baking dish.
4. Mix the cheese (if desired) with the potatoes in a bowl. Spread over the beef and bake until heated through, 10 minutes. Divide among plates.