Spicy Shepherds Pie

Name: Spicy Shepherds Pie
Ingredients: 1 package (1.27 Oz. Packet) IKEA Swedish Meatball Gravy Mix, Made According To Package Directions; 1 cup Cold Water; 1/2 cups Heavy Cream; 1 pound Ground Beef; 1 clove Garlic, Smashed And Minced; 2 whole Jalapenos, Diced (Ribs And Seeds Removed For Less Heat); 1/2 cups Diced Onion; 1/2 cups Diced Carrot; 1/2 cups Frozen Peas; 2 cups Mashed Potatoes; 1/2 cups Shredded Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese; Smoked Paprika For Garnish

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 package (1.27 Oz. Packet) IKEA Swedish Meatball Gravy Mix, Made According To Package Directions
1 cup Cold Water
1/2 cups Heavy Cream
1 pound Ground Beef
1 clove Garlic, Smashed And Minced
2 whole Jalapenos, Diced (Ribs And Seeds Removed For Less Heat)
1/2 cups Diced Onion
1/2 cups Diced Carrot
1/2 cups Frozen Peas
2 cups Mashed Potatoes
1/2 cups Shredded Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Smoked Paprika For Garnish

Directions

1

In a small saucepan, make Ikea gravy according to package directions (using the required water and heavy cream as specified on the package); set aside.
2

Brown the beef in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes; when no longer pink, remove from heat, drain fat and set aside.
3

On medium heat and using the same skillet, add garlic, jalapeno, onions and carrot; saute about 5 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
4

Stir in peas and warm through, about 3 minutes.
5

Add cooked beef and the gravy; stir to combine.
6

Place ground beef mixture into greased individual cast iron skillets or a casserole dish; cover with a layer of mashed potatoes, top with cheese and sprinkle with smoked paprika.
7

Bake in a 350 degrees F oven for 15 minutes; move rack to the broil position and broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese gets golden brown.
8

Remove from the oven and let rest for about 10 minutes before serving.