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Mexican Style Shepherd’s Pie

prepared mashed potatoes

1 pound ground beef

1 medium onion...chopped

1 can (14½ ounces) diced tomatoes...undrained

1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn...drained

1 can (2¼ ounces) sliced ripe olives...drained

1 envelope taco seasoning

1½ teaspoons chili powder

½ teaspoon salt

? teaspoon garlic powder

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese...divided

Prepare enough mashed potatoes to cover the top of the casserole.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.. drain.

Add the tomatoes, corn, olives, taco seasoning, chili powder, salt and garlic powder. Bring to a boil..cook and stir for 1-2 minutes.

Transfer to a greased 2½ quart baking dish. Top with 3/4 cup of the cheese.

Spread mashed potatoes over the top. Top with remaining cheese.

Bake, uncovered, at 350* for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Serve with warm tortilla chips.

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Re: Mexican Style Shepards Pie

Hi, Lilbit - {#emotions_dlg.wub}

This recipe sounds delicious and such a pleasant change on the original; we love all those flavors and they seem to fit well in so many places. Hope this finds you doing well, and feeling well. It is always nice to see you. bb

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Re: Mexican Style Shepards Pie

Beebee2...I definately agree! It IS a nice change. I am doing ok for the most part Beebee..Hope you are doing well. It is always nice to see you too.

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Re: Mexican Style Shepards Pie

This sounds like a great recipe for a cool, crisp fall day. Thank you LilBit.

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RetRN.... Hi again sweetie. My pleasure!

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Re: Mexican Style Shepards Pie

Misty, I'm so happy to see you posting again.Smile You have been missed

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Re: Mexican Style Shepards Pie

This sounds so good and different. Wonder how many servings you'll get from this dish? TIA

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Re: Mexican Style Shepards Pie

bettyb...hi dear. It is so good to see you. I missed everyone here too. Hope you are doing well.

ivey....I make this in a 2 qt casserole dish. LOL depending how hungry ppl are I get 4-5 servings out of it.

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Re: Mexican Style Shepards Pie

Misty, you're killing me with these recipes tonight, but thanks.
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Re: Mexican Style Shepards Pie

This sounds so good. I agree with kachina624, you are killing me with you wonderful recipes! Nice to see you posting. I have missed you.

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