Simple Sheperds Pie

Tonight I made a really simple, yet such a delicious dinner! I decided I'd put my own spin on the traditional sheperds pie. It takes about 30-40 minutes to make and it's so easy!

Here's what you'll need:

1 lb. Ground Meat (I used turkey)
1 Yellow Onion
1 Bell Pepper (I used an orange one)
2-3 Carrots; peeled and sliced in 1/2" chunks
1 Can Sweet Corn; drained
Pinch of Crushed Red Pepper
Salt & Pepper
Paprika
Fresh Chopped Parsley
6-8 Small Potatoes (I used Red Potatoes)
2 T. Butter
1/4 C. Milk

Gravy
2 T. Butter
2 T. Flour
2 T. Worcestershire Sauce
1 C. Chicken or Beef Broth
Salt & Pepper to taste

Preheat oven to BROIL.  Wash the potatoes and cut them in half.  Fill a pot with water, add a dash of salt and add potatoes.  Bring to a boil.  In the meantime, get a large saute pan and cook the ground meat.  Add salt & pepper to taste and crushed red pepper.  Then add onion, carrots and bell pepper.  Saute in pan with meat until carrots are tender, but still have a crunch to them.  Remove pan from heat and add can of corn.  While potatoes are still boiling, get a small saute pan and start making the gravy.  Over medium heat, melt the butter in the pan.  Once melted, add the flour while whisking at the same time.   Add W. sauce while still whisking.  While that is mixed well, add the broth.  Let the gravy come to a boil, then reduce heat to low until it thickens.  Once the potatoes are done, strain and mash them, adding the butter, salt & pepper and milk. 

Now that all 3 components are ready, get a casserole dish, grease with cooking spray.  Then add the meat mixture, gravy, and use a cookie/ice cream scoop to put potatoes on top.  Top with paprika and put in the oven until the potatoes are golden brown and have a "crisp" on top.  Serve with fresh parsley and ENJOY!