Mexican Shepherd's Pie

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 medium fresh carrots, diced
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 2 ounces canned jalapeno slices, chopped
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup taco seasoning
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 (24 ounce) package simply potatoes traditional mashed potatoes
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup mexican blend cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375 degrees f.
• 2 heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat. saute onion, carrots, peppers until soft, add garlic and jalapenos a minute or 2 before other veggies done.
• 3 add ground beef and worcestershire sauce. brown the ground beef. drain excess fat.
• 4 add flour, stir constantly until thoroughly cooked, about 1-2 minutes.
• 5 add taco seasoning and water, stir, bring to boil then reduce heat and simmer 5 minute stir occasionally.
• 6 prepare mashed potatoes per package instructions.
• 7 spread meat and veggie mixture evenly into a 2 quart casserole. mix in peas and cilantro. sprinkle some of cheese on meat mix.
• 8 cover with prepared mashed potatoes.
• 9 top with remainder of cheese.
• 10 bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.