Easy Beef Skillet Shepherd's Pie

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

Warm leftover mashed potatoes in the microwave for about 45 seconds and add some milk to make them creamier.

Brown the ground beef in a skillet with the diced onion until cooked through; drain excess fat.

Add the can of mixed vegetables to the skillet and stir to combine.

Season the mixture with salt and pepper.

Spread the warmed mashed potatoes over the beef and vegetable mixture in the skillet.

Top the mashed potatoes with cheddar cheese.

Preheat the oven to 350°F and place the skillet in the oven for 10-15 minutes until the cheese melts.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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