French Onion Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients

• 5 medium potatoes , peeled and cubed
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese , divided
• 0.13 cups milk
• 1 green onion , chopped
• 1 tablespoon salted butter
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper , and more to taste
• 1 , 10.5 ounce
• 0.25 cups water
• 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. 2

   Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.

3. 3

   Mash potatoes. Add ½ cup Cheddar cheese, milk, green onion, and butter; stir until well combined.

4. 4

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, flour, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in French onion soup and water.

5. 5

   Place frozen peas in a small, microwave-safe bowl; microwave for 1 minute. Stir peas into beef mixture.

6. 6

   Transfer beef mixture to a glass casserole dish; spread potatoes over top using a rubber spatula. Top with remaining ½ cup Cheddar cheese; sprinkle with black pepper.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 20 minutes.