Shepherd’s Pie - AZ Healthzone

Ingredients

• If preparing mashed potatoes:
• 2 large baking potatoes or 4 small baking potatoes, cut into large chunks (peeling is optional)
• 5 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup milk (or milk alternative)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• For the gravy:
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 cup beef broth
• For the filling:
• ½ teaspoon oil (ex. olive, canola, or vegetable)
• 1 pound ground beef
• ¼ cup onion, finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon paprika or chili powder (or your favorite seasonings)
• ½ teaspoon granulated onion or onion powder (or your favorite seasonings)
• ½ teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder (or your favorite seasonings)
• ¼ teaspoon oregano (or your favorite seasonings)
• 1 to 1 ½ cups frozen or canned vegetables (ex. peas, carrots, or mixed vegetables)