Shepards Pie

This easy Shepards pie recipe is made from scratch with ground beef.

However if you have leftover roast beef with gravy and mashed potatoes from Sunday dinner then this is an easy mid-week meal.

Easy Shepards Pie Recipe

1 small onion
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
2 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups mixed vegetables or niblet corn, prepared
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 to 10 medium red new potatoes
1 1/2 cups milk
12 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups instant biscuit mix

Beef Layer: Sauté the onions in 2 tablespoons butter. Add the ground beef. After beef is browned add tomato sauce; Mix in the vegetables. Add the salt and pepper to taste.

Potato Layer: Peel and slice the potatoes 1/4-inch thick. Cook in boiling water for approximately 15 minutes or until fork-tender. Whip the potatoes with an electric mixer until moderately smooth. Don't over beat them. A few lumps are nice. Add 1/2 cup heated milk, 1/2 cup butter, and sour cream. Add salt and pepper to taste. Whip until mixed. Adjust the thickness by adding more milk, if desired.

Biscuit Layer: Combine biscuit mix and 1 cup milk. The mix should be thinner than normal biscuit mix but not runny.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Spray a 9 by 9 by 2-inch pan, or any similar casserole dish. Layer half way up with the mashed potatoes. Next, spread a layer of mixed vegetables or niblet corn on top of potatoes. Then add a layer of the beef. Pour biscuit mix over beef. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter and drizzle over top. Bake for approximately 35 to 45 minutes until top is golden brown.

This easy Shepards pie recipe should serve 6 to 8.