Speedy Shepherd'S Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 oz. lean ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 c. each sliced baby carrots and baby peas
1/2 c. beef broth
2 c. prepared instant potato flakes (as per pkg. directions)
dash of paprika

Preparation

In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat, stirring with wooden spoon to break up meat, 3 to 4 minutes, until no longer pink.
Add onion.
Cook, stirring constantly, until onion is soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add carrots and peas.
Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
Add broth. Bring mixture to boil.
Reduce heat to low.
Let simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
Transfer mixture to 1 1/2-quart casserole.
Top with prepared potato flakes, spreading and fluffing with a fork.
Sprinkle with paprika.
Bake until heated through.
Makes 4 servings.