Zippy Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon mild curry powder
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed peas and carrots
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add potatoes, and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain, and return to pan.
• while potatoes are boiling, heat oil in a large skillet. cook ground beef with onion, red pepper, and garlic until beef is evenly brown. stir in beef broth, ketchup, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, and curry powder. bring to a boil, and simmer 3 to 4 minutes. mix cornstarch with a little water to form a paste, then stir into skillet with tomatoes, peas and carrots. cook until thickened; season with salt and pepper. spoon into a casserole dish.
• preheat oven on broiler setting. add milk and butter to cooked potatoes, and whip until smooth and creamy. spoon over meat mixture. sprinkle top with shredded cheese.
• place under broiler for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and speckled with brown.