HERBED SHEPHERD'S PIE

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"This one-dish meal pleases the meat-and-potato lovers in my family...and they also get their veggies," writes field editor Margaret Wagner Allen of Abingdon, Virginia.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound ground beef
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth, divided
3 to 4 bay leaves
2 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1 pound potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/4 to 1/2 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 medium onions, sliced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 large carrot, sliced
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in 1 cup broth, bay leaves, cloves, pepper and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover; cook 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Mash potatoes with milk, butter, chives and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir in cheese; keep warm., Add vegetables and remaining salt to the beef mixture. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk flour and remaining broth until smooth. Gradually stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Discard bay leaves and cloves., Transfer beef mixture to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 10 minutes or until heated through.

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