Super Easy Shepherd's Pie

Submitted by Chef #664721

"This is one of my fiance's favorite dishes. And it helps that this is super easy to make!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄3 cups instant potato flakes
• 1 2⁄3 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 ounces beef gravy
• 10 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
• 3⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Prepare 4 servings of mashed potatoes according to package directions using milk, margarine and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
3. While potatoes are cooking, brown meat in a medium, broilerproof skillet over medium-high heat, stirring to separate meat.
4. Drain fat. Sprinkle meat with pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
5. Add gravy and veggies (make sure veggies are thawed and drained), mix well.
6. Cook over medium-low heat 5 minutes or until hot.
7. Spoon prepared potatoes around outside edge of skillet leaving a 3-inch circle in the center.
8. Sprinkle parmesan evenly over potatoes.
9. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat source for 3 minutes or until cheese is golden brown and meat mixture is bubbly.