Shepherd's Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Pre-heat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Dice the onion and the garlic.
3. 3
   Brown meat with the garlic and onion.
4. 4
   Salt and pepper lightly.
5. 5
   While meat is browning cook veggies according to package directions.
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   After meat is fully browned transfer mixture to a casserole dish with a lid.
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   If using beef then drain fat from meat before transferring to dish.
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   (If you don't have one a 9x9 inch pan should work).
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   Make both pouches of potatoes according to the box.
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    Or if you are making your own you can have your potatoes boiling while you mix the ingredients.
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    Add tomato sauce and paste, spices, and Worcestershire and A-1 sauce to the meat and mix everything together.
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    If adding hot sauce, add to your taste.
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    Once that is mixed press it into the bottom of the dish with a spoon.
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    Then take the veggies and place them evenly on top of the meat mixture.
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    Be careful not to dump the water from the veggie bags into the casserole.
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    Once the potatoes are done, spread them over the top of the veggies.
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    Once that is done put the pie in the oven for 25 minutes with the lid on.
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    If you are using a standard pan then cover it with a piece of tin foil.
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    In the last 5 minutes pull out the casserole and sprinkle the cheese on top and stick it back in the oven for remain time uncovered.
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    I recommend serving this in bowls.
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    This is also good with a small scoop of sour cream on the side.