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SHEPHERD'S PIE (WORKING MOM'S) 
1 lb. ground beef, browned, drained
1 can mixed veggies (corn, peas, carrots, beans) drained
1 jar brown gravy or mushroom gravy
Potato flakes 4-6 servings
salt, pepper, paprika, parsley
milk and butter for potatoes

This is the working mom's version. You can have it on the table within an hour.

1. Brown the beef, sprinkle garlic powder, salt and pepper. Drain fat.

2. Add the drained veggies and jar of gravy to meat.

3. Mix together and put in round casserole dish.

4. Make potato flakes, 4 servings, according to directions. If you are making more than 4 servings, then add more veggies and gravy and put in oblong baking dish and make 6 serving of potato flakes.

5. Spread the potatoes on top of the beef mixture and sprinkle with paprika and parsley.

Bake 350°F for 25 minutes.

I've also used ground turkey with turkey gravy.

Submitted by: Beth

recipe reviews
Shepherd's Pie (Working Mom's)
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 Deb (Pennsylvania) says:
Easy and excellent! Thank you, my husband and I loved it! It's my new go-to recipe.
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 Angela Beck (New Jersey) says:
This recipe is a great time saver! I have made it with both ground beef and turkey and it turns out delicious either way. The potatoes are so creamy and comforting, you'll want to make this again and again.
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 L. McIntosh (Tennessee) says:
Easy to make!
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 Nancy (New Mexico) says:
I'm on a roll! My husband is a picky-picky eater & he ate 2nds of the Shepherds Pie which is an indication I fixed a 5-star meal. The last Cooks.com meal I fixed he had 2nds too. Normally he rarely finishes anything I make. I used frozen (thawed) mixed vegetables, added some chopped onions & about a heaping teaspoon of home-made Tony Chacheres Cajun Seasoning.
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 Rose Vinson (West Virginia) says:
Just totally delicious!
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 Dave Keough (New Hampshire) says:
Beth, Thank you for going right to the point. Often I have wanted to cook something that I had as a child yet can't remember the temp, How long and sometimes the ingredients. So I come here and look for a like recipe. It gets so frustrating when all I want to know is that amount of time to steam a lobster period not how to make a total rebuild of the lobster by adding 5 other ingredients. Also, I would like a section with meals for one. It's hard to shop and cook for myself without having to buy a twenty pack of chicken parts.
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 Julie Isbell (Colorado) says:
This is a delicious recipe. I am in my seventies, and this was very nutritious. My husband and I got two nights of meals. Thanks for sharing.
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 Kimberly (Illinois) says:
Made this last night and it was great and easy.. I used real mashed potatoes with mine :)
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 Judi (North Carolina) says:
I've made this for years, and it's a great, quick meal. Add some french bread or garlic toast and a salad, and you're all set! I always use frozen veggies, but if you're in a time crunch, canned will work. It beats picking up fast food or having pizza for the 4th time that week! Great suggestions from all. Too bad Captain Crunch is so classless. He needs to take some lessons from Rob (Oklahoma).
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 Christine (Oregon) says:
I use 1 can of tomato soup, mix into the beef and then layer with green beans, mashed potatoes on top and cheese!
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 Bart Hugens (Maine) says:
An easy vegetarian version, that takes about 25 minutes from start to eat:

12 oz of Morningstar Crumbles or similar, heated.
1 can of creamed corn
1 can of sweet corn, drained
1 package of your local deli's mashed potatoes (1 lbs.)

Spread Crumbles on bottom of 9x11 baking dish, followed by both cans of corn; spread using bottom of spoon, for even coverage.
Heat potatoes and stir to make them spreadable. Spread evenly on top of corn layer.
Cover with foil, bake at 375°F for 20 minutes, then remove foil and broil for 2-3 minutes for golden brown top. Enjoy.

No cholesterol, low sodium, almost no fat. Delicious.
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 Randy (Texas) replies:
Why not submit your own recipe??
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 Rob (Oklahoma) says:
Great recipe! I am a working dad with two kids and this it perfect for its simplicity. I make this recipe with venison instead of beef. And yes, I do hunt the deer myself. If you can find it, venison is a great low fat substitute for ground beef.
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 Kristin (Connecticut) says:
Quick and easy! I used ground chicken and added steak seasoning to it and the gravy, as well as on top of the mashed potatoes.
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 Renae Husker (Nebraska) says:
I too am a working mom of three. I am always looking for ways to bring something good to the dinner table...no fast food if I can help it. (I really think that eating out is a waste of money...and should be reserved for special occasions, jmo)

I am going to make this dish tomorrow night and might sprinkle the top with either shredded cheddar cheese...or fried onions. Thought that added crunch might kick it up a bit. Thanks for submitting this recipe, mam.

And the kid that posted the rude remarks...what comes around goes around. Good luck young man. Being single vs feeding children...no comparison...not even close.
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 Lavender (South Carolina) replies:
The main problem with restaurants is definitely when people use them for most meals. My husband and I try to eat at a local restaurant once a week. He owns a business and another small business gives me a part-time job. So we want to support other small business owners in turn.
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 Pbgabby (Florida) says:
The single Mom recipe was perfect! I also like to sprinkle a little shredded cheese on top to brown. The young man with no manners WAS rude....good luck to his wife , should he get married/have kids. Let's try & keep this polite! PS: Yum & thnx for all the great recipies i've tried over the years! Peace & Piece of pie !

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