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Southwestern Shepherd's Pie

This easy meal is hearty and colorful, with a great blend of Southwest flavors and heat! Suzette Jury - Keene, CA

14 ServingsPrep: 35 min. Bake: 25 min.

Ingredients

3 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
2 cans (10 ounces each) enchilada sauce
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2-1/2 cups water
2 cups milk
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups mashed potato flakes
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies, undrained
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
2 cans (11 ounces each) Mexicorn, drained
2/3 cup chopped green onions
Paprika

Directions

In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is
no longer pink; drain. Add the enchilada sauce, flour, chipotle
peppers, cumin and oregano; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer,
uncovered, for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the water, milk, butter and
salt; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Stir in potato flakes

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Southwestern Shepherd's Pie (continued)

Directions (continued)

until combined. Add chilies and 1/2 cup cheese.
Transfer meat mixture to two greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dishes.
Layer with corn, mashed potato mixture and remaining cheese.
Sprinkle with green onions. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to
3 months.
Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 375° for 20 minutes.
Uncover and bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly. Sprinkle with
paprika.
To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove
from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
Cover and bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 15-20
minutes longer or until bubbly. Sprinkle with paprika. Yield: 2
casseroles (7 servings each).

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 399 calories, 20 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 77 mg cholesterol, 973 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 26 g protein.