Mexican Shepherd's Pie

"My 6 year old daughter says this is the best thing she's tasted in her whole life ! That's high praise from a normally fussy child, so this recipe is definitely a do-over."
 
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Ready In:
45mins
Ingredients:
5
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Brown and drain ground beef.
  • Add taco seasoning to taste [we prefer a less spicy mix, so I only use half the envelope].
  • Add corn.
  • Meanwhile, boil potatoes until tender, then mash.
  • If you like, you can add butter and milk.
  • Spread about one third of the potatoes in a round 2 quart casserole dish.
  • Top with the ground beef mixture, then the cheese. Finish with the remaining potatoes.
  • To use right away, bake at 350 about 30 minutes.
  • To freeze, cover and freeze until solid. Lift out of casserole dish and wrap in foil. Place in zipper bag, label with name and date. Use within 3 months.
  • To reheat, unwrap and place in original dish, defrost completely. Bake at 375 for 40-45 minutes.

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Reviews

  1. This was a great base recipe!! I added onions and garlic to the beef when I put in the corn & taco seasoning. I felt the beef was a bit dry for my DH's liking so I added about 1/3 cup beef gravy and some red pepper paste to increase the heat. I already had the pots boiling so I left the beef on low heat while I mashed the potatoes which I did as I normally do - sour cream, butter, roasted garlic, salt, pepper, and left over boiling water to make it the right consistency. After I had it all assembled I spinkled cayenne and garlic salt on top. My husband had two servings and will also enjoy eating the leftovers later this weekend. Thanks for a great dinner!!
     
  2. Very tasty family meal! I made just a couple of changes: I sauteed a small onion with the beef, then added a drained can of Rotel tomatoes with green chilies. The rest was as written, with a sprinkling of saved taco seasoning over top of the mashed potatoes for color. The teenagers loved it and said it was better than Taco Bell.... High praise, indeed! :)
     
  3. This was a big hit. I used 1/2 lb. ground turkey and added chopped squash and zuchini. We got 6 servings from this. Thanks Terri Newell!
     
  4. I made this for a church function and about two thirds of the pan was eaten. I used ground turkey, but that was the only change I made. I feel there was more corn than needed. Perhaps adding other vegetables like peppers, onions, beans or tomatoes would keep with the Mexican vibe while rounding out the dish a little more. I'd make this again, but with more changes.
     
  5. The only thing I added was about 1/2 cup of frozen chopped onion to the ground beef. Oh, and I used boxed "Loaded" mashed potatoes. It was good and hearty. I appreciate how filling it is!
     
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Tweaks

  1. Instead of the corn in the filling, I made a quick pico de gallo and served that on top with some guacamole to give some freshness so it wasn't so heavy. Definitely taste the meat and potatoes for seasoning before assembling!
     
  2. I mix pinto beans with the hamburger, then I put a layer of corn, then a layer of green chili, add the layer of mashed potatoes and then the layer of cheese... It's delicious!
     
  3. I made this dish pretty much as directed except I added some chopped onions...a can of condensed cheese soup and a can of pinto beans. I also used frozen hash browns instead of mashed potatoes. This was soooo good!!!!!
     
  4. This was a great recipe! I made only a few adjustments: I used ground turkey instead of beef and added some diced onion and a can of black beans, high protein low fat!!!
     
  5. Yummy! AND to please my low-carb DH, I substituted cauliflower (steamed and pureed) for the mashed potatoes. It worked great! (I was worried it might be a little watery that way, but it was not.) Oh, and I used 3/4 packet of taco seasoning because of what the recipe said in step 2 (my DH doesn't love spice either) - that was great, though next time I will probably just use the whole envelope.
     

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I live by the Atlantic Ocean - beautiful sunrises! For fun, I like to read, sew, and spend time with my children [son age 17, daughter age 10]. I enjoy cooking for my family and friends.Every week, on my day off, I try something new. Sometimes it's a "keeper", sometimes it's a dud, but it's always interesting. My husband, son and daughter look forward to "New Recipe Night", and to rating my efforts.
 
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