Whip up some ghoulishly good fun with instant mashed potato "ghosts" that top a deliciously rich ground beef and vegetable casserole. This spooky shepherd's pie recipe will be a Halloween hit even with your pickiest eaters. What better way to fit veggies into a meal than with a hearty ghost shepherd's pie?
Spooky Shepherd's Pie
- Prep Time 30 min
- Total 55 min
- Ingredients 12
- Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
- 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 bag (12 oz) frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained
- 1 jar (12 oz) beef gravy
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons margarine or 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
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add beef and onion; cook until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.
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Step2Set aside 12 peas for garnish. Add remaining frozen vegetables, tomatoes and gravy; mix well. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
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Step3Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, heat water, margarine and garlic powder to boiling. Remove from heat; add milk. Stir in potato flakes and cheese. Add egg; blend well.
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Step4Into ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) or oval (2 1/2-quart) glass baking dish, spoon beef mixture. With large spoon, make 6 mounds of potato mixture on top of beef mixture to resemble ghosts. Place 2 reserved peas on each mound to resemble eyes.
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Step5Bake at 375°F. for 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are set and mixture is thoroughly heated.
Nutrition
410
Calories
18g
Total Fat
23g
Protein
38g
Total Carbohydrate
5g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 410
- Calories from Fat
- 160
- Total Fat
- 18g
- 28%
- Saturated Fat
- 7g
- 35%
- Cholesterol
- 90mg
- 30%
- Sodium
- 730mg
- 30%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 38g
- 13%
- Dietary Fiber
- 4g
- 16%
- Sugars
- 5g
- Protein
- 23g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 30%
- 30%
- Vitamin C
- 15%
- 15%
- Calcium
- 15%
- 15%
- Iron
- 15%
- 15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat;
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