MEXICAN SHEPHERDS PIE

Home » Food and Drink » Main Course Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Search Harriet Hodgson Diamond Quality Author Diamond Author | 1,062 Articles Joined: May 26, 2005 United States Mexican Shepherd's Pie, a Vegetable and Flavor Treat By Harriet Hodgson | Submitted On October 01, 2012 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Expert Author Harriet Hodgson The US Government is asking us to eat more fruits and vegetables. These foods are packed with vitamins essential to good health. But some members of your family may turn up their noses at the thought of vegetables. You can make vegetables more appealing by adding spices and herbs. Everyone like mashed potatoes. Even better, most kids like corn. The first layer of this casserole is made of prepared mashed potatoes from the grocery store. Dig down and you come to lean beef, red peppers, green peppers, onions and corn. Mexican Shepherd's Pie is a tasty dinner or lunch. Instead of a large casserole, you can make individual servings for kids in custard cups. To continue the Mexican theme, I served the casserole with a salad of lettuce, fresh spinach, chopped tomatoes, and avocado slices. Top off the meal with fresh fruit -- red and green grapes, sliced pineapple, or strawberries. Ole! Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 small red pepper, chopped 1 small green pepper, chopped 1 lb. 90% lean ground beef 14.75-ounce can creamed corn 8-ounce carton whipped cream cheese 4 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (or Mexican oregano if you can find it) Salt and pepper to taste 1 lb. 8-ounce carton prepared mashed potatoes (in the refrigerated section) 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup reduced fat Cheddar cheese, shredded Method Put olive oil in large skillet. Saute chopped onion for two minutes. Add red and green peppers and cook until soft. Transfer mixture to bowl and set aside. Cook ground beef over medium heat until brown. Return vegetables to skillet. Stir in creamed corn, cream cheese, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until the cream cheese has melted. Coat a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Spoon mixture into dish. Stir prepared mashed potatoes with fork to loosen then. Spoon potatoes over vegetable-beef mixture. Dot with butter. Bake in a 375-degree oven for about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese. Broil for 2 minutes until cheese has melted. Makes 6 servings. Copyright 2012 by Harriet Hodgson http://www.harriethodgson.com An independent journalist for 35+ years, Harriet Hodgson is the author of 31 published books and hundreds of articles. Her latest releases are "Happy Again! Your New and Meaningful Life After Loss" and "Help! I'm Raising My Grandkids." Visit her website and learn more about this busy author. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Harriet_Hodgson/7963 0 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? Happy Face0 Sad Face0 Viewed 49 times Word count: 363 Article Tools EzinePublisher Report this article Cite this article Stay Informed Subscribe to New Article Alerts: Food and Drink: Main-Course Harriet Hodgson Email Address Subscribe We will never sell or rent your email address. Main Course Article Feed Main Course Article Feed Find More Articles Search Similar Articles Crockpot Recipes Make Wonderful Meals Recent Articles 3 Hearty Potato Recipes for the Big Eater White, Brown, Basmati - The Many Avatars of Rice 5 Great Menu Combinations For Your Dine-In Movie Night Out Sage Recipes: 3 Tasty Dishes To Try For Dinner 3 Unique Curry Recipes That Will Make You An Even Bigger Fan 3 Meat Pie Recipes That Are a Must-Try Easy 30-Minute Main Dish Recipes for Anyone On the Go Is Porridge Considered a Nutritious Food? A Hamdog Why Kolkatans Crave for Chicken Biryani EzineArticles.com About Us FAQ Contact Us Member Benefits Privacy Policy Shop Site Map Blog Training Video Library Advertising Affiliates Cartoons Authors Submit Articles Members Login Premium Membership Expert Authors Endorsements Editorial Guidelines Terms of Service Publishers Terms Of Service Ezines / Email Alerts Manage Subscriptions EzineArticles RSS © 2017 EzineArticles All Rights Reserved Worldwide