Sweet & Savory ~~ Shepherd's Pie

With our continued snowfall, slush, and cold temperatures, a hot comfort meal is such a welcome relief!

Here's my variation of Shepherd's Pie:

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1b. ground beef
• 4 medium Idaho Russet potatoes or instant potatoes
• 1 - 16 oz. can kernel corn
• 1 cup beef bouillon 
• Hot Hungarian Paprika

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Brown ground beef & add seasonings of your choice.  I used Seasoned Pepper.  Drain meat prior to placing it inside casserole or baking pan.
• While beef is browning, cook potatoes until tender. Mash them adding butter & milk.
• Place ground beef in bottom of casserole pan.
• Pour beef bouillon over ground beef.
• Spread corn over meat.
• Add mashed potatoes and sprinkle with Hot Hungarian Paprika.
• Cook for 45 minutes at 350 degrees, during which time the beef bouillon may bubble toward top of casserole or baking pan, so you have ready made gravy when the pie is removed from your oven.
• The Hot Hungarian Paprika adds a nice zest to the whole mixture.

Happy Dining as you stay warm & happy!

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Sweet & Savory Thursday ~~ Mexi-Chili Casserole

Savoring the last of the tomato crop from another successful season of gardening, I decided to garnish one of my long standing casserole recipes which dishes up a most delightful combination.  So, here goes:

STEP ONE:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Brown 1 pound of hamburger in skillet with one Tbsp. minced garlic, drain.
• Rinse and drain one 15. oz. can of red kidney beans in colander.

STEP TWO:

• Stir together in large bowl:
• Drained and rinsed red kidney beans
• Browned and drained hamburger and minced garlic
• one 15 oz. can of enchilada sauce (either mild or hot)
• one 8 oz. can tomato sauce
• one Tbsp. dehydrated minced onion
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup corn chips (I used the Chili Cheese Variety)
• 1 1/2 cups sour cream
• 1 Tbsp. hot sauce (I used Cajun Sunshine)

STEP THREE:

• Pour mixture into a two quart casserole baking dish.
• Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until mixture is bubbly.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese on top.
• Garnish with corn chips.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• Place mixture inside tortillas and garnish with sour cream, diced green onions, guacamole, & fresh lime slices.
• Serve as a regular entree with rice and/or corn.

Happy Dining!

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