Skillet Shepherd'S Pie

1. 1

   Move oven rack to the upper-middle position and heat the broiler.

2. 2

   Place the frozen hash browns in a large microwavable bowl and separate the shreds. (I pound them lightly with the back of a wooden spoon and they fall apart.) Toss them with 2 tbsp of the melted butter, 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Microwave the potatoes, covered, until tender - 7 - 10 minutes on high.

3. 3

   Cook ground meat and onion in a large oven safe skillet until it is cooked, about 5 minutes. Drain fat off.

4. 4

   Stir thyme and flour into beef/onion mixture and cook about 1 minute. Add broth and Worcestershire sauce and cook about 6 - 8 minutes until thickened.

5. 5

   Add peas and carrots to beef mixture and simmer until heated, about a minute, and season with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Scatter the cooked hash browns over the top of the beef mixture and brush with the rest of the butter.

7. 7

   Place the skillet unter the broiler and broil 3 - 5 minutes or until the potatoes have golden brown tips.

8. 8

   Remove from oven and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.