Ranchers Pie

A ground beef version of the classic Sheppards Pie

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Bring a gallon of water to a boil in a large pot

Step 2

Peel and cut potatoes into even chunks and add to water

Step 3

Cook until soft (10-15 )minutes and drain

Step 4

Pre heat oven to 375

Step 5

Brown the ground beef adding the Italian seasoning and season all

Step 6

Drain the grease from the ground beef

Step 7

Add milk and melted butter to potatoes and mash until combined seasoning with salt and pepper to taste

Step 8

Bring beef broth to a boil adding the bouillon cubes at this time, combine the corn starch with about a 1/3 of a cup of cold water and stir vigorously before adding to the boiling broth continue to stir the broth as it thickens and allow to simmer for a couple of minutes to cook off any starchy flavors

Step 9

Thoroughly Combine the thickened broth with the ground beef and canned vegetables in a baking dish and top evenly with the mashed potatoes leave the top a little rough if you like crispy bits

Step 10

Bake at 375 for 25 minutes in the middle rack change your oven to its broiler setting for 5 or so minutes to lightly brown the potatoes remove from oven and cover evenly with cheese return to oven until melted and browned