Awesome Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Photo by: cottagebarbie For meat mixture:

In large skillet combine ground beef, onion, mushrooms, frozen vegetables, tarragon, salt, pepper, garlic powder and the wine or beef stock. Cook until beef is cooked through and the vegetables are tender. Add flour and milk and cook until meat mixture has thickened. Pour mixture into a greased 9x13 casserole dish and top with potatoes.

For potatoes:

In medium sauce pan, combine water, butter, salt, garlic powder, pepper, two cups of milk and heat to simmer. Take off heat and add the potato flakes and mix well. Add the sour cream, mix again and then add the two egg yolks and mix again. Add the two cups of cheese and mix well. Top the meat mixture with the potatoes making sure to spread potatoes over the whole top of the casserole. May sprinkle with paprika if desired. Place in 400 degree oven for 30 minutes until bubbly and slightly golden on top. Yield: serves 6 Notes: This is just plain amazing comfort food! A complete meal in just one dish. You have everything you need... a complete meal plus plenty of nutrition as well.