SHEPHERD'S PIE I

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This is a savory meat pie.

Provided by Gaby

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland Scottish

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can peeled and crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt to taste
2 cups instant mashed potato flakes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

Heat oil in frying pan. Add chopped onions, and fry until golden brown. Add ground beef, and keep stirring until meat is browned. Add crushed tomatoes, and continue to cook until liquid from the tomatoes evaporates. Salt to taste.
In the meantime, prepare the mashed potatoes as directed on the packet.
Spread the meat mixture into the bottom of an oven proof dish. Cover with a layer of mashed potatoes, and top with grated cheese.
Bake for 10 minutes at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C), or until cheese has melted and browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 57.4 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 268 mg, Sugar 0.8 g