Shepard's Pie by Debbie Noble

Shepard's Pie
1 - small onion
1 1/2 pounds of ground beef
2 - 8oz. Cans tomato sauce
1 1/2 - cups mix vegetables or nib let corn
salt and pepper to taste
8 to 10 medium potatoes
1 1/2 cups of milk
12 tablespoons of butter
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups instant biscuit mix
Beef layer: Sauté onions in 2 tablespoons butter, add ground beef. After beef is
browned, add tomato sauce
Potato Layer: Peel and slice potatoes in 1/4 inch thick. Cook in boiling water for
approximately 15 minutes or until fork tender.
Whip potatoes with electric mixer: mix until moderately smooth. Don't over beat
them: a few lumps are nice. Add 1/2 cup of heated milk; 1/2 cup butter; and sour
cream; Salt and pepper, to taste. Whip until mix. Set aside.
Biscuit Layer: Combine biscuit mix and 1 cup milk.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Assemble Pie: Spray 9 by 13 by 2 inch pan or similar casserole dish. Layer half way
up with mashed potatoes. Next, spread a layer of vegetables on top of potatoes.
Then add a layer of the meat. Pour biscuit mix over meat. Melt 4 tablespoons of
butter and drizzle over the top. Bake approximately 35 to 45 minutes until top is
golden brown.
Great as leftovers also.
Submitted by Debbie Noble