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FRENCH ONION SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook for 35-40 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in flour and salt until well blended; cook 1 minute longer. Combine the broth, brandy, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in onions; heat through. , Transfer beef mixture to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Spread with potatoes; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. If desired, increase heat to 475° and bake an additional 8-10 minutes until top is golden brown.

FRENCH ONION SHEPHERD'S PIE SKILLET

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. In 12-inch ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot; add beef, and cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked. Drain; clean out skillet, and set beef aside. Add butter to same skillet, and melt over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until softened and browned. Stir in garlic, thyme and pepper; cook and stir 30 seconds. Stir in broth and soy sauce; heat to simmering. Return beef to skillet, and simmer 2 to 4 minutes or until sauce is thickened slightly. Remove from heat.
• Make potatoes as directed on pouch. Stir cheeses into potatoes. Spoon mixture over beef mixture in skillet. Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until heated through (at least 165°F in center) and top is slightly puffed and golden brown. Garnish with parsley.

FRENCH ONION SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
• Mash potatoes and add 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, milk, green onion, and butter. Stir until mixed well.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet with flour and pepper until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in French onion soup and water.
• Warm frozen peas in a small, microwave-safe bowl in the microwave for 1 minute. Stir peas into the beef and soup mixture.
• Pour the meat and soup mixture into the bottom of a glass casserole dish. Spread potatoes over the top using a rubber spatula. Top with remaining Cheddar cheese and sprinkle with more pepper.
• Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 20 minutes.

CLASSIC SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet set over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and half of the salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 5 to 7 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C).
• Crumble meat into pan and cook until brown all over. Sprinkle with flour. Stir in ketchup, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in mixed vegetables. Transfer to a 9-inch (23-cm) baking dish.
• Whip the potatoes with the warm milk, remaining salt and pepper, butter and garlic until very fluffy. Spread potatoes evenly over meat mixture. Bake for 35 minutes or until potatoes are golden.