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Kittencal's Shepherd's Pie

Created by KittenCal on October 17, 2011

1 can (10 3/4 ounce) condensed cheddar cheese soup (undiluted and divided)
630 grams mashed potatoes (warm or hot, 3 cups mashed)
1 pound ground beef (can use half beef and pork sausage meat)
1 teaspoon dried oregano (rubbed between fingers to release the flavors)
1 yellow onion (small onion, chopped)
4 garlic cloves, minced
Crushed chili flakes (optional, adjust to heat level)
2 to 3 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
1 can (10 ounce) sliced mushrooms (drained, or can use fresh sauteed sliced mushrooms)
1 1/3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)

1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (your choice of veggies)
Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
FOR ADDITIONAL ADD-IN'S
3/4 cup beef broth (combined with 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour to thicken the beef mixture)
1 cup whole kernel corn
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/3 cup chili sauce (Heinz chili sauce or ketchup)
Dry onion soup mix (about 1/2 packet onion soup mix or 2 tablespoons Kitchen Bouquet Browning sauce)

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2: Grease a 9 x 9-inch or an 11 x 7-inch square baking dish.
Step 3: For potato topping; combine half of the can of cheddar cheese soup with hot mashed potatoes; set aside.
Step 4: In a skillet brown ground beef with oregano, chopped onion, garlic and crushed chili flakes; drain off fat, then stir in Worcestershire sauce, mushrooms, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese (can use more than 1 cup shredded cheese).
Step 5: Meanwhile cook mixed veggies according to package directions; drain well then add to beef mixture along with the remaining half of the condensed cheese soup.
Step 6: Add in your choice of one or all of the additions then season with salt and pepper to taste; mix to combine and simmer uncovered for about 20-30 minutes over medium-low heat stirring occasionally.
Step 7: Spoon meat mixture into prepared baking dish; spread the hot mashed potato mixture evenly over top.
Step 8: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until topping is light golden brown.
Step 9: Sprinkle 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese on top then allow to melt (can use more cheese if desired).