Easy shepherd’s pie
1 lb ground beef
2 c. mashed potatoes
4 oz cream cheese, cubed
1 c cheddar cheese
2 cloves garlic
4 c mixed vegetables, canned or frozen—peas, corn, carrots, and green beans are good choices.
1 c beef gravy—jarred or made from a packet
Brown your ground beef. While that is cooking mix the potatoes, cream cheese, and garlic in a medium sized bowl. Place the meat, vegetables, and beef gravy in a greased square baking dish. Top with potatoes mixture and then sprinkle cheese on top. Bake uncovered 20 minutes.