Warming Shepherd'S Pie

• 1 1/3 c. instant mashed Potato Buds
• 1 2/3 c. milk
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1 tsp. salt, divided
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1 (12 oz.) jar beef gravy
• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained
• 3/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Prepare 4 servings of mashed potatoes according to package directions using milk, butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
3. Set aside.
4. Cook ground beef in medium broiler proof skillet over medium-high heat, stirring to separate meat until browned and crumbly.
5. Drain skillet drippings.
6. Sprinkle ground beef with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the black pepper. Add beef gravy and mixed vegetables to meat; stir well.
7. Cook meat mixture over medium-low heat until hot, about 5 minutes. Spoon the mashed potatoes in a ring around outside edge of skillet leaving 3-inch circle in center.
8. Sprinkle grated Parmesan evenly over mashed potatoes.
9. Broil 4 to 5-inches from heat until Parmesan is golden, about 3 minutes.

instant mashed, milk, butter, salt, ground beef, black pepper, beef gravy, frozen mixed vegetables, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=67895 (may not work)