Tex-Mex Shepherd’s Pie

Name: Tex-Mex Shepherd’s Pie
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 lb. red-skinned potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks; 2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 red onion, chopped; 1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 1/4 lb. ground beef; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 tbsp. chili powder; 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as Ro-Tel); 1 c. frozen corn kernels; 1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tbsp. salted butter; 3/4 c. half-and-half, warmed; 2 c. shredded Mexican cheese blend

This Tex-Mex Shepherd's Pie is a take on the classic - it's loaded with ground beef, spices, veggies, and topped with creamy mashed potatoes!

2 lb. red-skinned potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
1 1/4 lb. ground beef
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as Ro-Tel)
1 c. frozen corn kernels
1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp. salted butter
3/4 c. half-and-half, warmed
2 c. shredded Mexican cheese blend