Shepherd’s Pie Fries

For 23+ years there has been a food battle going on in my home. I like Shepherd’s Pie and my husband does not. Aaron likes it, Jordan does not. This means that I have probably made it only 3-4 times over the course of my marriage.  I was thinking about Shepherd’s Pie the other week, yet knowing I couldn’t make it for just hubby and I. Then we were out at a restaurant that serves several types of loaded French fries. The light bulb went on and I set out to create a new kind of Shepherd’s Pie that just maybe, my husband would eat.

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Shepherd's Pie Fries

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

45 mins

 

Shepherd's Pie Fries is an easy week night meal for the whole family.

Course: Entree

Cuisine: American

Servings: 6 -8 servings

Author: Cindy

Ingredients

• 28 oz Crinkle Cut French Fries
• 1 lb Ground Beef
• 6 oz Tomato Paste
• 8 oz Beef Broth
• 1/8 tsp minced onion
• 1/8 tsp garlic powder
• 8 oz Frozen Loose Corn thawed
• 4 oz Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

1. Bake the French Fries in the oven according to the package instructions.
2. As the fries bake, brown the ground beef in a skillet with the minced onion and garlic powder.
3. Drain the grease from the meat.
4. Add the broth, corn and the tomato paste to the meat. Bring to a simmer. Cook until the sauce is slightly thickened.
5. When the fries are done, remove them from the oven and make sure the oven temperature is at 400°.
6. Place the fries in a 9x13" baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
7. Top the fries with the meat mixture.
8. Sprinkle the cheese on top and bake for 5 minutes.

I am pleased to say that my husband did like this recipe more than traditional Shepherd’s Pie, though it still isn’t one he wants in the regular meal plan rotation. I thought it was pretty good, though next time I might add more cheese 🙂

I don’t know if Jordan would eat this or not since he doesn’t like his foods to touch on his plate, let alone mix them together. I am pretty sure Aaron would like it though. What do you think? Is this a recipe your family would like to try? I hope you enjoy this recipe and all of the easy recipes I share here on The Mom Maven. I hope you share them on your social networks. I just ask that you not copy and share the entire recipe with photos. Please use the sharing buttons below and share the link to this post. Thanks!