Budget-Friendly Weeknight Shepherd's Pie - Ultimate Comfort Food - Quick & Easy - Hillbilly Kitchen

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, and margarine can be a cheaper alternative.

Brown the ground chuck in a skillet and season with salt and pepper.

Prepare instant mashed potatoes according to package instructions, adding butter, cream cheese, and half of the shredded cheese.

Thaw frozen mixed vegetables by rinsing them with hot water or microwaving them.

Mix the thawed vegetables into the browned ground chuck.

Make gravy using bouillon, water, and cornstarch, adding it to the meat and vegetable mixture.

Spread the meat and vegetable mixture in the skillet.

Top with the prepared mashed potatoes and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top.

Bake in the skillet until heated through and the cheese is melted.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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