Americanized Shepherd's Pie

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After an intesive search for shepherd's pie, i finally had to make my own and it was yummy, so i thought i would share. It is a perfect comfort food for cold weather.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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Add potatoes to pot with enough salted water to cover.

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Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes or until soft.

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Drain potatoes and add back to warm pan.

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Mash potatoes , butter and milk , whip until smooth.

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Set aside.

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Cook onion over med-high heat in oil for about 5 minutes , add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.

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Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink.

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Drain beef.

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Add worcestershire and ketchup.

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Blend stock and flour until smooth , then add to mixture along with spices and stir.

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Add soup and vegetables and stir.

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Let mixture simmer on low for about 10 minutes , stirring frequently.

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Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray and add mixture , then spread potatoes over top evenly.

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Bake for 30-40 minutes.

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Ingredients

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potatoes, butter, milk, olive oil, onion, garlic, ground beef, worcestershire sauce, ketchup, beef stock, flour, dried thyme, dried basil, dried parsley, cream of mushroom soup, frozen mixed vegetables