*This is my version of a Shepherd's Pie.
Most ingredients used are Great Value Brand to be Budget Friendly.
I have included the cost for these items so you know exactly how much I spent on this meal,
if you are like me and are trying to budget your meals.
This Meal is a Staple in our Home.
It has been Kid Approved due to it's Cheesiness. :)
Ingredients
1lb Ground Beef (73% Lean/ 27% Fat) $4.34
1 Packet Family Size Instant Mashed Potatoes (Idahoan Loaded Baked) $2.23
1 Packet Brown Gravy (Great Value Brand) $0.36
2 Packets Cheese Sauce (Velveeta Cheese Sauce 3ct Box $3.28) $2.19
1 Can Mixed Veggies (Great Value Brand) $0.58
5 Cups Water
2tsp Garlic Powder
2tsp Onion Powder
2tsp Pepper
9x13 Casserole Dish
TOTAL COST $9.70
(Based on spices already in stock at Home)
*PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT*
STEP 1)
Add Thawed Ground Beef,
1tsp Garlic Powder,
1tsp Onion Powder,
and 1tsp Pepper to Pan.
Brown Ground Beef.
Drain Fat from Cooked Ground Beef.
STEP 2)
Add 4 Cups Water to Pot,
Bring to Boil, Once Boiled, Remove Pot from Heat.
Add in Instant Potatoe Mix,
Fluff Potatoes w/Fork.
STEP 3)
Add 1 Packet Brown Gravy to Pot,
Pour 1 Cup Cold Water Slowly onto Gravy Mix.
Mix w/ Whisk.
Bring Gravy to Boil,
Set to Low, Whisking every minute til Thickened.
STEP 4)
Drain 1 Can Mixed Veggies.
Add Veggies, Ground Beef, and Gravy to Casserole Dish.
Add 1tsp Garlic Powder,
1 tsp Onion Powder,
and 1 tsp Pepper to Ground Beef Mixture.
Mix until Well Combined.
STEP 5)
Gently Spread Cheese Sauce On Top of Ground Beef Mixture
w/ a Fork or Spatula.
STEP 6)
Gently Spread Mashed Potatoes On Top of Cheese Sauce
w/ a Fork or Spatula.
STEP 7)
Place Casserole Dish on Baking Pan.
Bake at 350 Degrees Fahrenheit,
for 30 Minutes Uncovered.
*6 Hearty Helpings
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