Spicy Shepherd’s Pie

Name: Spicy Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 3 cups mashed potato flakes; 1 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained; 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained; 1 envelope taco seasoning; 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

Taco seasoning adds zip to this hearty main dish. It's easy to top with instant mashed potatoes, which I stir up while browning the beef. —Mary Malchow, Neenah, Wisconsin

Ingredients

3 cups mashed potato flakes
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 envelope taco seasoning
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

1. Prepare mashed potatoes according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking beef into crumbles; drain. Add the tomatoes, corn, olives, taco seasoning, chili powder, salt and garlic powder. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes.
2. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with 3/4 cup cheese. Spread mashed potatoes over the top; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 516 calories, 25g fat (13g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 1337mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 24g protein.

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