Shepherd's Pie

I've learned that it's best to make a one dish meal at some point every week.  My husband gets home late sometimes and it's easy to just dish out something with a spoon.  This is such a simple recipe... should I even be posting this?  But to be honest, I used to never be able to find a shepherds pie recipe that I liked.  This one we love.  It's so simple and the flavor is just right with the onions and green beans in it.  Even for those of you that say you can't cook... you could do this with your eyes closed.  :)

Begin by chopping up and boiling your potatoes.... 

While the potatoes are cooking, chop up an onion.  Brown your meat and throw in the onion.  

Cook them for several minutes and drain the fat.  Set them aside.

In a large baking dish, line the bottom with green beans.  

Sometimes recipes call for corn too... it's all up to you and what you like!

Then layer with the beef and onion mixture.

When you potatoes are finished boiling, drain and leave a small amount of water in pan.  Then add butter, sour cream and some milk.  To be honest... I always just "eyeball" this.  I think the recipe truly calls for one tablespoon butter and one tablespoon of sour cream... but I load it up, mix it and then add more sometimes.  

I want really creamy potatoes.

Layer the potatoes on top of the beef mixture and smooth it out. 

Repeat the whole process again.  Layer until dish is almost full.

Top with shredded cheese, cover and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees. 

This is a wonderful, filling, comfort food!  Enjoy!!

Ingredients:

Potatoes (4 or 5)

1 lb ground beef

1 large onion

1 can green beans

1 tbsp milk

1 tbsp sour cream

1 tbsp butter

salt and pepper to taste

shredded cheddar cheese


This post is linked to:  Hearth & Soul Hop vol. 34