CHILI CHEESE SHEPHERDS PIE

Chili Cheese Shepherds Pie image

Provided by cindy sandberg

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground beef or turkey
1/2 c chopped onion
1 envelope chili seasoning, divided
1 can(s) (14.5oz.) diced or crushed tomatoes
1 can(s) (15oz.)chili beans(hot or mild)
1 c frozen corn
1 1/3 c water
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp butter
1/2 c milk
1 1/3 c mashed potato flakes*
1 c shredded cheddar or colby cheese, divided

Steps:

1. Brown ground beef or turkey with the onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Add all but 1 teaspoon of the chili seasoning and mix well. Set remaining seasoning mix aside. Stir in the tomatoes, beans and corn. Cook and stir for 2 minutes, until heated through. Reduce heat to low and simmer while making potatoes. For potatoes: Bring water, salt and butter to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in milk and potato flakes. Stir in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese. Place chili mixture into greased 2 quart casserole. Carefully spread mashed potatoes on top of chili. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and reserved chili seasoning. Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
2. *This is the 4 serving size amount of potatoes, which is how I wrote the recipe for the contest. I actually prefer it with more potatoes(the 6 serving amount). Just adjust the other potato ingredients according to the instructions on the box of potato flakes. Also, instant potatoes is something I rarely actually have on hand, so when I make this for us, I usually use real mashed potatoes.