• Minutes
    Prep Time
  • 30
    Minutes
    Cook Time
  • 4
    Servings

Chili Cheese Shepherd’s Pie

INGREDIENTS

  • 1-1/3 cups Hungry Jack® Mashed Potato Flakes
  • 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 envelope chili seasoning, divided
  • 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz.) chili beans
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1-1/3 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar or Colby cheese, divided

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Brown ground beef or turkey with the onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink.
  2. Add all but 1 teaspoon of the chili seasoning and mix well.
  3. Set remaining seasoning mix aside.
  4. Stir in the tomatoes, beans and corn. Cook and stir for 2 minutes, until heated through.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer while making potatoes.

FOR POTATOES

  1. Bring water, salt and butter to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in milk and potato flakes.
  3. Stir in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese.
  4. Place chili mixture into greased 2-quart casserole. Carefully spread mashed potatoes on top of chili. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and reserved chili seasoning. Bake in 350°F oven for 30 minutes.