Missy's Shepard's Pie

What's not to love about this?  Healthier than the original and pretty easy to make.  Even better, you probably have almost everything you need to make this right in your pantry and fridge.  Ground beef with organic frozen peas and corn mixed with a quick homemade sauce topped with cheese and then my Cauliflower Mashers.   MMMMMMM, mmmmmm.

p.s. This is perfect for all of you going sans gluten.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds ground beef (ground turkey will do too)
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely diced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 heaping cup frozen peas
1 heaping cup frozen corn
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup bbq sauce
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 to 1 cup shredded cheese (I used cheddar and mozzarella)
Garlic Cauliflower Mashers (clink on link HERE and scroll down to bottom for recipe)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Chop onion and garlic.  Add the onion to a skillet drizzled with a little olive oil.  Top with a pinch of salt and 1 teaspoon smoked or regular paprika.  

Let cook down for about 5 minutes.  Add garlic and cook for an additional 3 minutes.  Remove from pan and set aside.

Add ground beef to same skillet and brown.  Remove fat once rendered.  Return the onions and garlic back to the beef and also throw in the corn and peas.

Next add the sauce.  I just threw it together and then tossed it over the beef/veggie mixture.  Stir to combine.  Place into a 8x8 pyrex or a 9inch pie dish and set aside.

Make garlic cauliflower mashers according to recipe.  Top beef mixture with cheese then the cauliflower and toss into the oven.  

Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until bubbly and brown around the edges.  Let cool for about 5 minutes, then serve!