Thriifty Decor Chick: easy Shepherd's Pie

<div class="section clrfix ingredients" sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="1"></div><div class="separator" sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="1" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtyRDKYMXVWPp2uJIWrfjsqkDF7P3IEKJaRlmiEqOFfHMqThB8dexP1XWb38pU00kok9BJi1M_BJ4m7ygZ5Ar7qd9fKqXVTBMy01mi95xQfFnswQ1FZpVaN980cAzjJKwZkCuDZ_kig1Q/s1600/5-1-13+015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtyRDKYMXVWPp2uJIWrfjsqkDF7P3IEKJaRlmiEqOFfHMqThB8dexP1XWb38pU00kok9BJi1M_BJ4m7ygZ5Ar7qd9fKqXVTBMy01mi95xQfFnswQ1FZpVaN980cAzjJKwZkCuDZ_kig1Q/s320/5-1-13+015.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><h2 class="section clrfix ingredients" sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="1" style="text-align: center;">Shepherd's Pie with Bacon</h2><div class="section clrfix ingredients" sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="1" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="section clrfix ingredients" sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="1" style="text-align: center;">The weather's nice and the BBQ is up and running, but sometimes I have to prepare something the kids will eat! So, with that in mind, here's a Shepherd's Pie recipe that my kids will devour. <br /><br /></div><div class="section clrfix ingredients" sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="1" style="text-align: center;">(In fact, that's the reason I have only one photo. </div><div class="section clrfix ingredients" sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="1" style="text-align: center;">The kids swarmed the kitchen and dug in before I had a chance to plate!) <br /><br /></div><h2 class="section=title" sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="1">Ingredients </h2><div class="section clrfix ingredients" sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="1"></div><div class="section clrfix ingredients" sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="1"><ul sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="1"><h2>Pie</h2><ul class="multi" sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="1"><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="1">1 lb ground beef (I use the fattier kind, <span style="background-color: yellow;">for better flavor, and</span> just drain and rinse) </li><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="2">1 onion, chopped (I use a  small onion)  </li><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="3">2 garlic cloves, minced   </li><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="4">salt, to taste  </li><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="5">pepper, to taste  </li><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="6">1 small carrot, shredded. (Used the cheese grater) </li><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="6">Frozen Peas</li><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="6">Frozen Corn (Large handful or two of peas and corn) </li></ul><h2>Gravy</h2><ul class="multi" sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="7"><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="7">3  tablespoons butter   </li><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="8">3  tablespoons flour   </li><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="9">1 (10 ounce) cans beef  broth </li></ul><h2>Potato </h2><ul class="multi" sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="10"><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="10">8 small potatoes (Yukon Gold is my preferred kind)  </li><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="11">3 tablespoons butter, to  taste  </li><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="12">3 tablespoons cream cheese (I use heaping)  </li><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="12">8 oz grated cheddar cheese (4 oz for the potatoes, 4 oz for the top!) </li><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="12">4  oz Parmesan cheese </li><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="12">4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled </li><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="13">1/4 cup milk, to taste  </li><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="13">3 green onions, chopped  </li><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="14">salt and pepper, to taste  </li></ul></ul></div><br /><div class="section clrfix directions" sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="16"></div><h2 class="section clrfix directions" sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="16">Directions</h2><div class="section clrfix directions" sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="16"></div><div class="section clrfix directions" sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="16"><ol sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="16"><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="16">Preheat oven to  350°F. <br /></li><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="17">Peel and quarter potatoes and  cook in boiling salted water until tender. Just stick a fork in one, and if it falls off the fork they're done. I don't know, takes about 15 minutes. </li><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="17">Drain and mash potatoes. </li><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="17">Add 4 oz of cheddar cheeese.</li><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="17">Add all other potato ingredients <em>EXCEPT</em> bacon, and combine. <br /></li><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="18">In a large skillet, brown  beef, onions and garlic. </li><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="19">Drain fat if  necessary. I actually rinse the beef in hot water to remove the fat better. </li><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="20">Add carrots, peas, corn, salt and  pepper. Turn off the heat. </li><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="20">Meanwhile melt butter in a pan, and once bubbling, add flour. Stir for one minute, but do not brown or burn. Add beef broth and whisk to combine. </li><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="20">Add gravy to the meat and transfer to a clear baking 9x13" pan. </li><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="20">Put the potatoes into a gallon baggie, and snip off the corner to "pipe" potato mixture on top of the meat mixture. </li><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="20">Sprinkle bacon on top, and top with extra cheese and pepper. If you want it to look super pretty, dust the top with paprika. </li><li sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="20">Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly and brown. </li></ol></div><div sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="20"></div><div sizcache07555496024420529="12" sizset="20">I would serve this with a big, light salad, but Big A and the kids insist on garlic bread with just about everything. So do whatever makes 'em happy. </div>

Shepherd's Pie with BACON

Shepherd's Pie with Bacon The weather's nice and the BBQ is up and running, but sometimes I have to prepare something the kids will ...

Shepherd's Pie with BACON

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