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Traditional Shepherd's Pie

Instead of using a pastry crust, this recipe creates a savory crust with mashed potatoes. The bacon flavor in the filling is fabulous! I think you and your family will love this pleasing pie.—Chris Eschweiler, Dallas, Texas

6-8 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
3 bacon strips, diced
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained
5-1/2 cups hot mashed potatoes (prepared without milk and butter)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional butter, melted

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink;
drain and set aside. In the same skillet, cook bacon, onion, garlic
and oregano until bacon is crisp; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce,
olives and beef. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until heated
through.
Meanwhile, combine the mashed potatoes, eggs, butter, cilantro and
salt. Spread half of the potato mixture onto the bottom and up the
sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Layer with beef mixture and
remaining potato mixture.
Bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Brush the pie with melted butter.

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Traditional Shepherd's Pie (continued)

Directions (continued)

Bake 10 minutes longer or until top is golden brown. Yield: 6-8
servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 288 calories, 13 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 100 mg cholesterol, 354 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 16 g protein.