Easy Shepherds Pie/Cottage Pie

This is another very practical recipe that everyone should know. It is made almost exclusively with canned goods, all except for mashed potato flakes, 1 pound of ground beef, and an onion. If you don’t have an onion, dried onions also work well. If you are missing an ingredient, especially the carrots or onion powder, we often leave out anyway, it will still work fine. it is a very forgiving recipe. If we are being technical, this is a cottage pie, shepherds pie has lamb instead of ground beef. If you are struggling financially, you can use only half a pound of meat.

Spray 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray. Betakxmy Fry 1 pound ground beef, and one onion

Add in one canned crushed tomatoes, one can green beans, one can corn, one can sliced carrots

Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder

Spread out in 9 x 13 pan.

Make some instant mashed potatoes, a little on the thin side, so they spread easily, Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder if desired, and spread them over top.

Liberally sprinkle cheese over the top, ideally cheddar or fiesta blend.

Bake until cheese is melted or browned the desired amount