Name: Herbed Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef -; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth, divided -; 3 to 4 bay leaves -; 2 whole cloves -; 1/2 teaspoon pepper -; 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme -; 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cubed -; 1/4 to 1/2 cup whole milk -; 2 tablespoons butter -; 1 tablespoon minced chives -; 1 teaspoon salt, divided -; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese -; 2 medium onions, sliced -; 2 celery ribs, diced -; 1 large carrot, sliced -; 1 cup frozen corn, thawed -; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour -

Ingredients for - Herbed Shepherd's Pie

1. 1 pound ground beef

2. 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth, divided

3. 3 to 4 bay leaves

4. 2 whole cloves

5. 1/2 teaspoon pepper

6. 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

7. 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cubed

8. 1/4 to 1/2 cup whole milk

9. 2 tablespoons butter

10. 1 tablespoon minced chives

11. 1 teaspoon salt, divided

12. 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

13. 2 medium onions, sliced

14. 2 celery ribs, diced

15. 1 large carrot, sliced

16. 1 cup frozen corn, thawed

17. 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

How to cook deliciously - Herbed Shepherd's Pie

1 . Stage

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in 1 cup broth, bay leaves, cloves, pepper and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

2 . Stage

Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover; cook 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Mash potatoes with milk, butter, chives and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir in cheese; keep warm.

3 . Stage

Add vegetables and remaining salt to the beef mixture. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk flour and remaining broth until smooth. Gradually stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Discard bay leaves and cloves.

4 . Stage

Transfer beef mixture to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 10 minutes or until heated through.