Shepherd's Pie

* Exported from MasterCook *

Shepherd's Pie

Recipe By : Simply Casseroles-Kim Lila
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beef Casserole
Ground Beef

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound lean ground beef
1 large onion -- finely chopped
1 stalk celery -- finely chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
1 16 oz. pkg. mixed frozen vegetables
{corn, green beans, carrots, or any other
variety}
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
MASHED POTATOES:
4 large potatoes
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/4 cup milk
Paprika -- to taste

* Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
* In a large saute pan or skillet, add ground beef, onion, celery, and garlic;
cook over medium heat until meat is browned; drain liquid. Do not return to
heat.
* Stir in tomato sauce, vegetables, bay leaves, thyme, marjoram, and black
pepper.
MASHED POTATOES: Boil potatoes over high heat until soft; drain. Add butter
and gradually add milk while mashing potatoes with electric mixer or hand
masher. The consistency of mashed potatoes should be firm; add milk, as
necessary, but remember not to make the potatoes too runny. Set aside.
* Transfer meat and vegetable mixture to a 2- 2 1/2-quart casserole. Evenly
top with mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover and bake for 20 minutes
or until potatoes are lightly browned.

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