Pork Shepherd's Pie

Of all the shepherd's pie recipes I've tried through the years, this version is my favorite. Although I live alone, I enjoy cooking and baking for friends and family.6 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 45 min.
Ingredients
- PORK LAYER:
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup pork gravy or 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- CABBAGE LAYER:
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 6 cups chopped cabbage
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- POTATO LAYER:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown pork until no longer pink. Add
- onion and garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in
- rice, gravy, salt and thyme. Spoon into a greased 11-in. x 7-in.
- baking dish. In the same skillet, saute carrot and onion in butter