CARNATION Shepherd's Pie

Mashed Potato Topping

• 3 lb. potatoes (about 6 large), peeled and quartered
• 1.5 kg
• 1 can (370 ml) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Fat Free Evaporated Milk
• 3 tbsp butter 45 ml
• 1 tsp salt 5 ml
• 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 ml
• Paprika

Filling

• 1-1/2 lb. lean ground beef 750 g
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red or green pepper, chopped
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables 500 ml
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 15 ml
• 1 tsp each salt and dried thyme 5 ml
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/3 cup ketchup 75 ml

Mashed Potato Topping

1. Mashed Potato Topping: Cover potatoes with water in large pot; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until tender; drain well. Add 1 cup (250 ml) evaporated milk, butter, salt and pepper; mash until smooth. Set aside.

Filling

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Brown beef in large skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Add onion, garlic and pepper; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until pepper is slightly softened and beef is no longer pink. Drain off fat.
2. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add remaining evaporated milk, frozen vegetables, Worcestershire sauce, salt, thyme and pepper, stirring until combined. Remove from heat; stir in ketchup. Spoon into 13 x 9-inch (3.5 L) baking dish, spreading evenly.
3. Smooth mashed potato topping over filling, sealing to edges of dish. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until hot and bubbling.