Shepherd's Pie

The "poor man's pie". This is a hearty, feel good meal. You got your meat and potatoes, and tons of vegies. You just can't go wrong with this recipe! You can substitute any of the vegetables to make it your own. You might want to try mushrooms, diced tomatoes, green peppers, or even asparagus. Shepherd's Pie was originally made with lamb, so you could definatly substitute that for the hamburger. And the best part about this is that you can make this in 30 minutes, and it's cheap!

Ingredients:

* 2 pounds hamburger

* 1 small onion chopped
* 1 can of green beans
* 3/4 can of corn
* 3/4 can of peas
* 2 large carrots peeled and chopped

* 1 1/4 sticks of butter

* 1 cup beef broth (I like to use beef granules to make it. It has more flavor)
* 2 tbls of all pourpose flour
* 5 large russet potatoes
* 1/2 cup of cream
* Paprika or parsley flakes for garnish (optional)

Directions:

1. Put water in a large in a large pot and bring to a boil for the potatoes.
2. Peel your potatoes and cut into small chunks. Add to boiling water and cook for 12-15 minutes until fork tender.
3. While potatoes are cookiing, in a large skillet add hamburger, onions, and carrots. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until meat is brown all the way through. Put meat mixture in a strainer to get all the grease out.
4. When potatoes are done, strain the water out and put them back into the pot. Add 1 stick of butter and cream, and mash until the consistancy you like.
5. In a small skillet or or small pot over medium heat, add the remaining butter and let melt. Then add your flour and whisk until there's no lumps. Then stir in your beef broth, and whisk until smooth and thick like gravy.
6. Add you gravy to the hamburger mixture and mix well.
7. In a 9x13 casserole dish, put in your hamburger mixture. Then on top of that, put in green beans, corn, and peas.
8. Next spread the mashed potatoes on top.
9. Put under broiler, on low, about 6-8 inches below, for about 5-10 minutes. Keep checking to make sure it's not burning.
10. Garnish with paprika or parsley.

I hope you enjoy this recipe. Sometimes I add a little cheddar cheese on top of the vegetables and under the mashed potatoes. This is a cheap, quick, easy, and a delicious meal that is sure to please your whole family! Let me know if you like it!