Vegas Shepherd's Pie

Submitted by Stella Mae

"Discovered this school lunch when I was a teenager, and have always loved it as a tasty way to use leftovers."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (can grind roast) or 1 lb ground lamb
• 1 large onion, diced small
• 1 cup beef gravy (from a roast or other cut)
• cumin
• salt and pepper
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄3 medium carrot, grated (optional)
• 6 cups leftover mashed potatoes

directions

1. Brown beef or lamb and onion in olive oil; drain fat.
2. Stir in brown gravy-- may need to thin with a little water to get a more runny consistency.
3. Add cumin, salt, pepper and carrot (optional).
4. Simmer on low heat until the sauce is a rich color and at the desired consistency Pour the meat mixture over piping hot mashed potatoes.
5. OR, place the meat mixture in a casserole dish, top with mashed potatoes and bake at 350 degrees until hot. Add 5 to 10 more minutes to the suggested preparation time.