Ghostly Shepherd's Pie

== Description ==
Treat your little ghosts and goblins to a tummy-warming stew that looks them right in the eye!
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Makes 6 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 1 pound lean (at least 80%) ground beef
* 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (½ cup)
* 2½ cups frozen mixed vegetables
* 1 (14½-ounce) can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained
* 1 (12-ounce) jar beef gravy
* 1¾ cups water
* 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
* ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
* ½ cup milk
* 2¼ cups Betty Crocker potato buds mashed potatoes (dry)
* ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 large egg, slightly beaten 
== Directions ==
# Heat oven to 375°F.
# Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray.
# Add beef and onion; cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
# Set 12 peas (from frozen vegetables) aside for garnish.
# Add remaining frozen vegetables, tomatoes and gravy to beef mixture.
# Heat to boiling.
# Reduce heat to medium-low.
# Cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
# Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat water, butter and garlic powder to boiling.
# Remove from heat; add milk.
# Stir in dry potatoes and cheese.
# Add egg; blend well.
# Spoon beef mixture into ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) or oval (2½-quart) glass baking dish.
# With large spoon, make 6 mounds of potato mixture on top of beef mixture to resemble ghosts.
# Place 2 reserved peas on each mound to resemble eyes.
# Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are set and mixture is thoroughly heated.
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Halloween Recipes
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Category:Ground beef Recipes
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