Smoky Southwestern Shepherds Pie Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring, for 10 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeño; cook for 2 minutes. Raise heat to medium-high; add beef and brown for 5 minutes.
• 2. Add tomato paste and spices; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes; simmer until liquid reduces, 15 minutes. Add corn, beans, and 4 tablespoons cilantro. Spoon into a 9x9-inch baking dish.
• 3. Place sweet potatoes in a saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Drain; mash with butter and milk. Spread mash over the meat mixture. Bake in a 400°F oven until brown, 30 minutes. Garnish with more cilantro.

SMOKY SOUTHWESTERN SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400.
• In large skillet, brown ground beef with onion over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently.
• Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, combine water, margarine and salt.
• Bring to a boil.
• Remover from heat.
• Stir in milk and potato flakes.
• Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
• Stir in greel chiles and 1/2 cup of the cheese.
• Drain beef mixture. Add enchilada sauce, chipotle chiles, cumin and oregano, mixing well.
• Bring to a boil; remove from heat.
• Spread beef mixture in ungreased shallow 2 quart casserole. Top with corn. Spread potatoes evenly over corn and top with remaining cheese.
• Bake at 400 for 13 to 17 minutes or until cheese is melted and filling is bubbly. Sprinkle with paprika and green onions.
• Top with tomato wedges; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• In a large frying pan, heat oil (medium heat). Add onion and bell pepper and saute for 10 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeno, cook for 2 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef, cook for about 5 minutes.
• Add tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
• Stir in chopped tomatoes and simmer 15 minutes to reduce liquid.
• Mix in corn, beans and cilantro.
• Spoon mixture into a 9 x 9 ovenproof baking dish.
• Put sweet potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, turn heat down to simmer and cook 30 minutes. Drain, then mash with butter and milk.
• Spread mashed potatoes over meat mixture.
• Bake 30 minutes.
• Garnish with cilantro.

SOUTHWESTERN SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Line a pie plate with the pie crust and bake in a 400 degree oven until browned about 10-12 minutes.
• Saute onion, garlic, bell pepper, carrots and red pepper flakes in oil for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, chili powder, oregano, cumin, slat and zucchini. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add green beans and poultry. Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Saute bell pepper and jalapeno in butter for 10 minutes. Add milk and warm through. Remove from heat.
• Add potatoes to the jalapeno mixture and mash well. Season with salt. Spoon the poultry mixture into the pie crust and layer the potatoes over the top.
• Place under the broiler until the potatoes are browned.

SPICY SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Prepare mashed potatoes according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, corn, olives, taco seasoning, chili powder, salt and garlic powder. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes. , Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with 3/4 cup cheese. Spread mashed potatoes over the top; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.