Beefy Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 pound Ground Beef (90% to 95% lean) or shredded beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 jar (12 ounces) mushroom or beef gravy
• 1-1/2 cups frozen peas
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 to 3 cups prepared mashed potatoes, warmed
• 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot.
2. Add Ground Beef and onion; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; pour off drippings.If using cooked shredded beef, cook the onions until carmalized, adding the beef during the last two minutes of cooking to warm it
3. Return beef to skillet; stir in gravy and peas and season with pepper. Spoon beef mixture into 2-quart baking dish. Top with potatoes, spreading evenly; sprinkle with cheese, if desired.
4. Bake in 450°F oven 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and cheese begins to brown.