Shepherd's Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Brown the beef, season to taste during browning, add diced onion during last couple of minutes of browning.
2. 2
   Do not drain; set aside.
3. 3
   Peel and boil potatoes as for mashed.
4. 4
   Drain, mash, adding butter and milk (reserve one quarter of the butter) as needed for liquid until smooth consistency.
5. 5
   Some lumps are okay.
6. 6
   Drain canned corn and set aside.
7. 7
   Pour ground beef into bottom of 2 1/2-quart casserole dish to cover bottom.
8. 8
   Pour in beef gravy packet.
9. 9
   Mix gravy packet and meat thoroughly.
10. 10
    Layer cans of corn over top of meat to form a layer that completely covers ground beef.
11. 11
    Layer potatoes on top of corn mixture until completely covered.
12. 12
    Form small peaks in potatoes.
13. 13
    Dot potatoes with the reserved butter.
14. 14
    Sprinkle gently with paprika.
15. 15
    Place casserole in preheated 350 oven, covered for 15 minutes.
16. 16
    Uncover casserole and resume cooking for another 20 minutes or until peaks of potatoes are lightly browned and all butter dots are melted.