Easy Shepherds Pie Bowls Recipes

Steps:

• Prick the potatoes all over with a fork and brush them with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Put on a microwave-safe plate and microwave, flipping halfway, until fork tender, about 20 minutes. (Alternately, bake in the oven at 400 degrees F on a baking sheet until cooked through and fork tender, about 1 hour.) Let cool slightly.
• Cut a 1/4-inch-thick slice off the top of each potato. Carefully scoop out the flesh into a medium bowl and mash with the milk, sour cream, 2 tablespoons butter and 1 teaspoon salt using a fork or potato masher. Fold in the chives. Put the potato bowls on a baking sheet.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 4 minutes. Stir in the Worcestershire, tomato paste, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 cup water and bring to a boil, and then reduce heat and cook until the beef and carrots are coated in sauce with a little extra sitting on the bottom of the pan, about 1 minute. Stir in the peas until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes more.
• Spoon the beef mixture into the potato bowls. Spoon or pipe the mashed potatoes on top of the beef mixture and bake until heated through and the potatoes brown on top, about 15 minutes. Cut the remaining tablespoon of butter into 4 slices and top each potato with one.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Brown meat in large skillet. Meanwhile, mix potatoes, cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese and the garlic until well blended.
• Drain meat. Return to skillet; stir in vegetables and gravy. Spoon into 9-inch square baking dish; cover with potato mixture and remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Steps:

• In 12-inch skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is no longer pink; drain. Stir in frozen mixed vegetables, thyme, salt and pepper.
• In 4-cup glass measuring cup, add broth and flour, beating with whisk to combine. Add broth mixture to skillet; heat to boiling. Cook 8 to 10 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture is slightly thickened.
• Meanwhile, make mashed potatoes as directed on pouch; stir in cheese until melted and 2 tablespoons of the parsley.
• To serve, divide beef mixture among bowls; top with potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika; garnish with remaining 2 tablespoons parsley.

Steps:

• In a small skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the beans, soup, Italian seasoning and pepper. Transfer to a 7-in. pie plate coated with cooking spray. , Spread mashed potatoes over the top; sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Steps:

• Prepare potato flakes according to package directions, using 1-2 packages depending on how thick you want them to be on top of casserole.
• Mix ground beef, vegetable stew, and mixed vegetables in large mixing bowl.
• Layer ground beef/ veggie mixture on bottom of large baking dish.
• Spread layer of potatoes on top of beef mixture making as thick as you would like.
• Top with 1-2 cups cheese according to taste.
• Bake at 350F 15-20 minutes or until cheese on top is melted and casserole is heated through.