Audrey's Shepherd's Pie

Okay, so first off, I have to say that these pictures do not do this Shepherd's Pie justice. I used (gulp!) INSTANT mashed potatoes and it lost a great deal of the delectableness, let me tell you! So, be forewarned. Homemade mashed potatoes make this dish out of this world!

Ingredients

1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground Italian sausage
1 onion, finely chopped
1-2 finely chopped carrots
1 can green beans, drained
1 large handful of frozen corn
1 jar marinara sauce

or
Homemade marinara sauce (1 can diced tomatoes, 2 cans tomato sauce, 1 can tomato paste, salt, basil,crushed pepper, garlic, sugar)

Sliced cheddar cheese (in spite of what the picture may suggest, I did NOT use processed cheese. Those are Tillamook Sharp Cheddar Slices from Costco)

6-8 servings mashed potatoes (we make our homemade with Yukon Golds, milk, butter, sour cream and salt. MMM BOY!)

In a sauce pan, brown meat, with onion, and carrots. Add green beans, corn, and marinara sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (Even when I use jarred marinara I add a little more salt, basil and crushed pepper).

Place meat mixture in 9x13 pan. Place enough slices of cheese over the top. Finish with the mashed potatoes spread evenly over the cheese. Bake at 375 for 25 minutes or until bubbly and toasted on top.