Shepherd's pie#1

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1xFilling:
10ouncesFrozen Fordhook lima beans
1cupLeftover lamb gravy; - or
1cupCanned chicken gravy
¼cupFinely chopped onion
¼cupFinely chopped celery
¼teaspoonDried marjoram leaves
¼teaspoonSalt
1xFreshly ground pepper to tas
2cupsCubed cooked lamb - 1 inch c
1xPotato Crust
8ouncesInstant mashed potatoes;
1xHomemade mashed for 8
1xSalt and White Pepper to tas
2teaspoonsInstant minced onion
2tablespoonsButter
¼cupFinely chopped pimiento
1eachEgg; slightly beaten
2tablespoonsGrated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Pre-heat oven to 350F; lightly grease a 2 quart casserole; cook lima beans per package directions and drain; combine gravy, onion, celery, marjoram and salt; bring to a boil, stirring to mix well; remove from heat and add lima beans and lamb, again mixing well; cover and keep warm; prepare potatoes per package directions, add salt, onion, butter and mix well; add pimiento and egg, beating with a fork until well combined; spoon half of potato mixture into bottom of casserole, add lamb mixture and swirl the remaining potato mixture over the lamb then sprinkle with the cheese; bake uncovered, 30 minutes, or until potato crust is golden.