Southern Shepherd's Pie

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This is a southern twist on the traditional shepherd's pie. With a deep-dish bottom crust, a rich hamburger and veggie filling, topped with browned cheddar mashed potatoes. This has become a family favorite!!

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Steps

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Pre-bake pie crusts according to instructions on crusts - or at 400 degrees until light brown , for about 15 minutes.

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Let cool.

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Boil 5 or 6 medium peeled potatoes until tender.

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Drain and mash with 1 / 2 cup of milk , 2 tablespoons of butter , 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise , and 1 teaspoon of salt.

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Mix with a mixer on high speed until fluffy.

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When cooled a little , fold in about 1 1 / 2 cups of grated cheddar cheese.

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Dice up onions and saute over medium high heat in a little evoo and butter with about a tsp of salt.

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Add chopped garlic , and continue to cook until onions are tender.

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Remove onion mixture.

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Brown hamburger in the same pot with about a teaspoon of worcestershire sauce.

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Add onion mixture back to pot with 2 / 3 can of beef consomme and 3 tablespoons of ketchup , a teaspoon of salt and pepper.

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Cover pot with a tight-fitting lid and cook over medium heat , stirring occasionally , for about 15 minutes.

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Mix about 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour in with the remaining.

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Ingredients

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hamburger meat, deep dish pie shells, onions, garlic, potatoes, beef consomme, whole kernel corn, sweet peas, carrots, cheddar cheese, milk, all-purpose flour, mayonnaise, butter, extra virgin olive oil, ketchup, worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper