Skillet Shepherds Pie For 2 Recipes

Steps:

• In an ovenproof skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in water and taco seasoning; heat through. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese. , Combine potatoes and remaining cheese; spread over beef. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown.

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the corn, peas, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and garlic. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook for 5 minutes., Combine the cornstarch, bouillon and water until well blended; stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Stir in sour cream and heat through (do not boil)., Spread mashed potatoes over the top; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook until potatoes are heated through and cheese is melted. Freeze option: Prepare beef mixture as directed but do not add sour cream. Freeze cooled meat mixture in a freezer container. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a large skillet, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Stir in sour cream and proceed as directed.

Steps:

• Move oven rack to the upper-middle position and heat the broiler.
• Place the frozen hash browns in a large microwavable bowl and separate the shreds. (I pound them lightly with the back of a wooden spoon and they fall apart.) Toss them with 2 tbsp of the melted butter, 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Microwave the potatoes, covered, until tender - 7 - 10 minutes on high.
• Cook ground meat and onion in a large oven safe skillet until it is cooked, about 5 minutes. Drain fat off.
• Stir thyme and flour into beef/onion mixture and cook about 1 minute. Add broth and Worcestershire sauce and cook about 6 - 8 minutes until thickened.
• Add peas and carrots to beef mixture and simmer until heated, about a minute, and season with salt and pepper.
• Scatter the cooked hash browns over the top of the beef mixture and brush with the rest of the butter.
• Place the skillet unter the broiler and broil 3 - 5 minutes or until the potatoes have golden brown tips.
• Remove from oven and serve.

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink: drain.
• Stir in the corn, peas, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and garlic. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, dissolve bouillon in boiling water. Combine corn starch and sour cream until smooth: stir into beef mixture. Add bouillon. Spread mashed potatoes over the top; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook until potatoes are heated and cheese is melted.