Shepherd’s pie is a great way to get your veggies, protein, and starch all from one pan. This recipe is quick, easy and tasty and you can make it to suite your picky eaters if needed. As always I am open to suggestions and feedback.
2 large potatoes, cubed
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 pound ground beef or turkey
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 1 clove)
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 or 2 cups green beans
Salt and pepper to taste
Boil potatoes until tender. Drain potatoes, add butter and milk then mash potatoes.
While potatoes boil, preheat skillet to medium-high heat. Add oil, carrots, onion and garlic to hot pan. Cook for 2 minutes. Add ground meat to pan and cook until brown and cooked through, breaking it up as you go. Drain fat from pan.
Pour meat mixture into baking pan or casserole dish. Mix Italian seasoning and tomato sauce together. Pour tomato mixture over meat. Layer green beans over the meat and tomato mixture. Spread the mashed potatoes over the green beans. Place in oven until warned through.
