Shepherd's pie 7

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsLean Ground Beef
8ouncesHot Italian Sausages *
16ouncesWhole Peeled Tomatoes
cupSliced Fresh Mushrooms
1Clove Garlic, Minced
2tablespoonsBalsamic Vinegar
1cupFrozen Peas
1tablespoonChopped Fresh Basil Or
½teaspoonDried Basil
1teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonDried Oregano, Crumbled
Fresh Ground Pepper To T
2poundsPotatoes **
¾cupMilk
½cupGrated Parmesan Cheese
6tablespoonsButter, Room Temp.

Directions

* Hot Italian sausages should be cut lengthwise in half and sliced ¼ inc thick. ** Potatoes should be pared and cut into 1 inch chunks. Place groun beef and sausages in a medium skillet. Cook, breaking up beef, over mediu high heat until meat loses some of its pink color and releases juices. Add tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic and vinegar. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally and breaking up tomatoes, about 10 minutes. Stir in peas, basil, ½ ts salt, oregano and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Meanwhile, boil potatoes in water to cover until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain potatoes and transfer to large mixing bowl. Beat in milk, cheese, butter, remaining ½ ts salt and pepper to taste; continue to bea until smooth. Heat oven to 350oF. Spoon meat mixture into 2 quart shallow casserole. Spoon potato mixture on top and spread evenly to edge. Bake until golden annd bubbling, about 45-50 minnutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve hot. 436 calories per serving.