Ghostly Shepherd's Pie

Submitted by Alia55

"This is very cute and great for a halloween dinner."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 1⁄2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (12 ounce) jar home-style beef gravy
• 1 3⁄4 cups water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 2 1⁄4 cups instant mashed potatoes
• 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 egg, slightly beaten

directions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray.
3. Cook beef and onion in skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
4. Set 12 peas (from frozen vegetables) aside for garnish.
5. Add remaining frozen vegetables, tomatoes and gravy to beef mixture.
6. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low.
7. Cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
8. Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, heat water, butter and garlic powder to boiling.
9. Remove from heat; add milk. Stir in potato flakes and cheese.
10. Add egg; blend well.
11. Spoon beef mixture into ungreased 8-inch square or oval glass baking dish.
12. With large spoon, make 6 mounds of potato mixture on top of beef mixture to resemble ghosts.
13. Place 2 reserved peas on each mound to resemble eyes.
14. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are set and mixture is thoroughly heated.