Shepherd's Pie

If you have leftover mashed potatoes, this is a great way to use them up. This comfort food classic probably came from Better Homes and Gardens or some other women's magazine years ago...Enjoy!

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 2  lbs potatoes (10 medium)
• 1  yellow onion
• 1  red pepper
• 1  lb ground beef
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1  garlic clove
• 2  teaspoons vinegar
• 3  tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 1  bay leaf
• 1  dash paprika
• 1  dash nutmeg, grated
• 3  tablespoons half-and-half
• 5 -6  tablespoons cheddar cheese, grated (or other cheese)

Directions

1. Peel potatoes and cut into wedges.
2. Cook until tender in unsalted water.
3. Peel and chop onion.
4. Rinse red pepper and remove seeds and membranes. Cut into strips.
5. In a skillet, saute ground meat in a tablespoon of butter until it loses its pinkness.
6. Add onion, pepper, and garlic. Season to taste with a dash of salt and pepper.
7. Add vinegar, parsley, and crumbled bay leaf. Cook for a few minutes.
8. Transfer mixture teo a lightly greased pie plate.
9. Drain potatoes and mash quickly. Add remaining butter, spices, and half and half.
10. Beat until mixture is light and fluffy.
11. Spread mashed potatoes over meat mixture and sprinkle with cheese.
12. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until pie is hot and potatoes are lightly browned.