Shortcut Cajun Shepard's Pie
This version uses leftover Carrots and Ground Beef with boxed mashed potatoes.
Servings: 9
Ingredients
- 4-6 cups leftover carrots and ground beef
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 3 tbsp Worcestershire
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup peas
- 2 qt prepared mashed potatoes follow package instructions
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Box Potatoes (2 qt)
- 8 cups water
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1-1/3 cups milk
- 2-2/3 cups dry mashed potatoes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In heavy bottomed pot heat carrots and ground meat mixture on medium heat.
- Add tomato paste, allow it to coat the meat mixture, and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Then, mix in the Worcestershire, hot sauce, and beef broth.
- Allow the mixture to simmer 10-15 minutes.
- While the meat mixture simmers make your mashed potatoes.
- Add in the peas, mix into the mixture to disperse evenly.
- Pour the meat mixture into an 8 x 8 casserole dish.
- Scoop the potatoes onto the meat mixture in large spoonfuls, then use the back of the spoon to gently spread the potatoes into a smooth layer.
- Top with the cheese and bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes, until the edges are bubbling and the cheese is golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.