Southwest Skillet Shepherd's Pie

Creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes are a family favorite, especially when they're served on top of this flavorful Southwestern-style skillet dish, packed with beef, beans, corn and tomatoes.

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Cooking Directions

  • Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.  Add the beef and onion and cook until the beef is well browned, stirring often to separate meat.  Pour off any fat.Stir the chili powder in the skillet and cook for 1 minute.  Stir in the tomatoes, beans and corn and heat to a boil.  Reduce the heat to low.  Cover and cook for 10 minutes.Stir the cheese and cilantro into the prepared mashed potatoes.  Spoon the potatoes over the beef mixture.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 pound ground beef or turkey1 medium onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)2 teaspoons chili powder1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (16 ounces) baked beans1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained0.5 cup shredded Cheddar cheese0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves1 4 oz package instant mashed potatoes, prepared according to package directions