Easy Shepherd's Pie Recipe

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 2 pounds of ground beef in a skillet until cooked through.

Drain excess grease from the beef.

Chop 1 medium onion and add it to the skillet toward the end of the browning process.

Season the meat with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ground turmeric.

Peel and chop 3 medium russet potatoes and some red potatoes, placing them in a pot with enough water to cover them.

Season the water with salt, pepper, and garlic.

Boil the potatoes until tender, checking doneness by sticking a fork in them.

Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.

Add about half a stick of butter to the potatoes and mash them until smooth, adding milk to achieve desired consistency.

In a separate bowl, mix the browned meat and onions with 1 can of cream of chicken soup and any additional vegetables like corn.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a baking dish, layer the meat mixture on the bottom.

Spread the mashed potatoes over the meat mixture, creating a crust.

Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the meat before adding the potatoes.

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes until the top is browned and crispy.

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