The hardest “new” recipe to present to my family is always one that we have something similar considered a family favorite. This is not my usual Shepard’s pie recipe and so every time somebody asked “What’s for dinner”, I made sure to reply, Shepard’s Pie, but not the kind we usually have. I knew there was no hope in getting them to eat it if they weren’t forewarned. I am just going to say it, I liked this Shepard’s pie recipe even better than my original. In fact all the kids really liked it, but they did say the one we usually have is better. This one had a lot more veggies which mom likes, and the taste was not as sweet as I usually make my Shepard’s Pie with Plum Sauce. So what we have here folks is just a nice homey dinner. Serve with peas, and fresh buns for a delicious comfort food type meal.

Recipe from Southern Living Homestyle Cookbook

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp chicken broth
• 3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 tsp salt, divided
• 1/2 tsp pepper, divided
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1 Tbsp cold water
• 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup milk

1. Start water to boil in large pot for potatoes, add potatoes and cook for 15 minutes. Drain and mash with butter and milk. Add 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Mash until smooth. cover and keep warm.

2. While potatoes are cooking start to cook beef and onion in large skillet. After about 5 minutes add carrots, green pepper, parsley and tomato. Cook until beef has browned and onions are tender. Add chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, 3/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes.

3. Stir together cornstarch and cold water, add to beef mixture. Cook until thickened and bubbly. Scoop meat into a 11×7 inch baking dish. Top with Mashed potatoes, Spreading out potatoes evenly.

4. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

5. Eat and enjoy!