Ghostly Shepherd'S Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (12 ounce) jar home-style beef gravy
1 3/4 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup milk
2 1/4 cups instant mashed potatoes
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg, slightly beaten

Preparation

Heat oven to 375 degrees.
Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray.
Cook beef and onion in skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
Set 12 peas (from frozen vegetables) aside for garnish.
Add remaining frozen vegetables, tomatoes and gravy to beef mixture.
Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low.
Cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, heat water, butter and garlic powder to boiling.
Remove from heat; add milk. Stir in potato flakes and cheese.
Add egg; blend well.
Spoon beef mixture into ungreased 8-inch square or oval glass baking dish.
With large spoon, make 6 mounds of potato mixture on top of beef mixture to resemble ghosts.
Place 2 reserved peas on each mound to resemble eyes.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are set and mixture is thoroughly heated.