Wednesday, March 30, 2011

BBQ beef and a shepherd's pie

I often find myself many times picking recipes because of the pictures. Sometimes that can be a good thing and sometimes not so much. That's one reason I picked this, and also because I figured it has everything Dave loves: BBQ Beef, check; mashed potatoes, check; corn, check; Frito's, check check!! It's a little bit of barbecue beef + a little bit of shepherd's pie + Frito's. I was nervous about it, but Dave ended up loving it. A happy tummy = success!



Barbecue Beef and Corn Shepherd's Pie Source: Betty Crocker website



  • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • 8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)

  • 1 cup barbecue sauce

  • 1 can (11 oz) Mexicorn whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained

  • 1 can (4 oz) chopped green chiles, undrained

  • 1/2 package Betty Crocker Four Cheese mashed potatoes (1 pouch)

  • 1 1/2 cups hot water

  • 1/3 cup milk

  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine

  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • 1 cup corn chips
Directions:

  1. Cook ground beef and 1/4 cup of the onions in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain well. Stir in barbecue sauce, 3/4 cup of the corn and the chilies. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low to keep warm.



  2. Meanwhile, cook potatoes as directed on package for 4 servings, using 1 pouch Potatoes and Seasoning, hot water, milk and butter. Stir in remaining onions and corn; let stand 5 minutes.


    3. Spoon potatoes onto center of beef mixture, leaving 2 1/2- to 3-inch rim around edge of skillet; sprinkle cheese over potatoes and beef mixture. Cover and let stand about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle corn chips around edge of skillet.

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