Courtesy of Mr. Food Test Kitchen
Servings: 6
Prep Time: n/a
Cook Time: 50 Min.
* 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
* 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
* 1/2 c. chopped onion
* 2 lb. ground beef
* 1 (18-ounce) jar beef gravy
* 1/2 tsp. thyme leaf
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* 1/4 tsp. black pepper
* 1 (24-ounce) container refrigerated mashed potatoes
* 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese, divided
* 1 slice bread, toasted and finely crumbled
* 2 Tbsp. butter, melted
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 1-1/2-quart baking dish or deep dish pie plate with cooking spray.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil until hot; saute carrots and onion 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add beef and cook until beef is crumbled and no longer pink; drain. Stir in gravy, thyme, salt, and pepper; mix well. Pour mixture into baking dish.
3. In a medium bowl, combine potatoes and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Gently spoon potato mixture evenly on top of beef mixture.
4. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, the remaining 1/2 cup cheese, and butter; mix well. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over potatoes.
5. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until bubbly and top is golden.
Recipe and Image from the Mr. Food Test Kitchen
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