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Spooky Shepherd's Pie

Recipe #189511 | 55 min | 30 min prep | SERVES 6 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: MarieAlice

This tasty recipe came from out of one of those Grocery Store counter magazines. The picture on the recipe is really cute. This is a real winner to make for the kids on Halloween. It looks Spooktacular! If your's are like mine were, it was a nightmare getting them to eat any supper at all on that night. This should help!

Posted on: Oct 8, 2006

Ingredients

  • lb extra lean ground beef
  • medium onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (12 ounce) jar beef gravy
  • cups mashed potatoes
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Heat oven to 375*F. Spray a 12 inch skillet with cooking spray and brown the ground beef and onions over medium high heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain, if necessary.
    2. 2
      Set aside 12 peas from the mixed vegetables for garnish. Add the remaining frozen vegetables, tomatoes, and gravy to the ground beef. Heat to boiling. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp tender, stirring occasionally.
    3. 3
      Spoon the ground beef mixture into an ungreased 8 inch square baking dish.
    4. 4
      Mix together the mashed potatoes, Parmesan cheese and egg. Spoon onto the hot beef mixture in upright mounds to resemble ghosts. Place 2 reserved peas on each mound to resemble eyes.
    5. 5
      Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are set and mixture is thoroughly heated.

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    Featured Reviews for This Recipe

    From: Mini Chef Ty

    On Nov 15, 2007

    I loved this Shepherds Pie. I got to take some to school the next day. The ghost that peeked out of the container when I opened it was so funny. So yummy!

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  • From: Keolani

    On Oct 31, 2007

    I gave extra stars for cute but we didn't care at all for the flavor. I love the idea though and will use it in the future with my regular shepards pie recipe.

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  • From: Aggiezoey

    On Oct 29, 2006

    This was a huge hit at my Halloween party last night. We had a cook-off and it tied for 1st in the Overall Best Dish category and also tied for 1st in the Best Tasting category. This is a dish that I will make for my family even without the ghosts. Thanks!!!

    7 people found this review helpful

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  • From: AsianAmericanFusion

    On Oct 27, 2006

    My family of 6 has some picky eaters, but we all agreed on this one. We'll be having this again.

    6 people found this review helpful

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (431g)

    Recipe makes 6 servings

    Calories 337
    Calories from Fat 75 (22%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 8.3g 12%
    Saturated Fat 3.7g 18%
    Monounsaturated Fat 3.0g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
    Trans Fat 0.3g
    Cholesterol 89mg 29%
    Sodium 953mg 39%
    Potassium 1035mg 29%
    Total Carbohydrate 40.3g 13%
    Dietary Fiber 6.8g 27%
    Sugars 5.1g
    Protein 26.8g 53%
    Vitamin A 5002mcg 100%
    Vitamin B6 0.8mg 38%
    Vitamin B12 2.0mcg 33%
    Vitamin C 27mg 46%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 2%
    Calcium 131mg 13%
    Iron 3mg 21%

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