Warming Shepherd'S Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat broiler.
2. 2
   Prepare 4 servings of mashed potatoes according to package directions using milk, butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   Cook ground beef in medium broiler proof skillet over medium-high heat, stirring to separate meat until browned and crumbly.
5. 5
   Drain skillet drippings.
6. 6
   Sprinkle ground beef with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the black pepper. Add beef gravy and mixed vegetables to meat; stir well.
7. 7
   Cook meat mixture over medium-low heat until hot, about 5 minutes. Spoon the mashed potatoes in a ring around outside edge of skillet leaving 3-inch circle in center.
8. 8
   Sprinkle grated Parmesan evenly over mashed potatoes.
9. 9
   Broil 4 to 5-inches from heat until Parmesan is golden, about 3 minutes.