Spicy Shepherd's Pie

CoffeeB's Note:

A kicked up version of the original. It calls for instant potatoes, but I use leftover real mashed potatoes.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 (6 5/8 ounce) package instant mashed potatoes
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, diced, undrained
• 1 (11 ounce) can mexicorn, drained
• 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can ripe olives, sliced, drained
• 1 (1 ounce) envelope taco seasoning
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, divided

Directions:

1. Prepare mashed potatoes according to directions.
2. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion until the meat is browned.
3. Drain.
4. Add tomatoes, corn, olives, taco seasoning, chili powder, salt and garlic powder.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes.
7. Transfer to a greased 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
8. Top with 3/4 cup cheese.
9. Spread mashed potatoes over top.
10. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
11. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
12. *4 1/2 cups of prepared mashed potatoes may be substituted for instant.

Reviews

[Boomette]

I used a 12 ounces can of corn (couldn't find mexicorn). I used home made taco seasoning, no sodium. I omitted the salt. The package of mashed potatoes I used was not the best. I should have taken the brand Betty Crocker, and a flavor of butter and herbs. But other than that, it's perfect. Great recipe, easy to do. Thanks CoffeeB :) Made for PRMR

[Abbs <3]

So delicious and such a nice change from the original. I loved the spicy element of this dish; it was perfect.

[~Nimz~]

Excellent. I have nothing to compare this to as it is my first ever Shepherd's Pie. I absolutely loved it. With potatoes, beef and corn what is not to love. My DD will really like this. The only change I made was to use Rotel for the tomatoes to spice it up a little more for our taste. Thanks CB for a real keeper. Made for WTTM Tag Game :)