My Secret To The Best Shepherd's Pie

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.

Start by introducing the ingredients needed for the shepherd's pie.

Use mixed vegetables that include peas, carrots, corn, and green beans.

Use ground beef (80/20) for the meat; drain excess oil after cooking.

Season the ground beef with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper while cooking on medium to medium-high heat.

Prepare Al gratin potatoes according to the box instructions using water and whole milk.

Add 1/2 stick of butter to the water and milk mixture and bring it to a slight boil.

Once boiling, add the dehydrated Al gratin potatoes to the mixture and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until soft.

Mix thawed mixed vegetables into the cooked ground beef, ensuring to drain any excess liquid from the vegetables.

Add chicken bouillon powder and sugar to the mixed meat and vegetables for flavor, then mix well.

Flatten the mixture in the pan to ensure even cooking.

After the potatoes have softened, add the cheese sauce from the Al gratin potato boxes and mix until thickened.

Layer the meat and vegetable mixture in a 9x12 (or 9x13) baking dish, then top with the cheesy potato mixture.

Spread the potato mixture evenly over the top and smooth it out.

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