Quick & Easy Shepherd's Pie

 Ingredients

• 1/2 (13 oz) box of mashed potatoes (plus ingredients required to make them on the box-- butter, milk & salt)
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 (12 oz) bag frozen mixed veggies
• 1 (10.75 oz) can tomato soup
• 1 (1.5 oz) packet beef stew seasoning mix
• 1/2 cup water
• 1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 

Prepare the mashed potatoes according to the package directions (about half of a 13 oz box; more if you like a lot of potatoes or are feeding a large family). 

Meanwhile, brown the ground beef on medium heat in a large skillet; drain any excess grease. 

Add the can of tomato soup, frozen mixed veggies, beef stew seasoning mix and 1/2 cup of water to the browned beef; stir and simmer 5-10 minutes on low heat. 

Spread the ground beef mixture onto the bottom of a greased 9x13 baking dish, evenly spread the prepared mashed potatoes over top, and then sprinkle with cheese. 

Bake uncovered in the center rack for about 30 minutes, or until the cheese starts to brown. 

Enjoy!