Vegan Shepard's Pie

Perfectly browned potatoes top this flavorful classic.

Let me let you in on a secret...you don't need meat to make a meat pie! WHAT?! I know, call me crazy, but don't knock it until you try it!

Ingredients:

*1 bag of frozen ground meatless meat (I use either Simple Truth or Boca brand)

*1 lb frozen bag of mixed veggies (mine has carrots, peas, and green beans)

*8 golden potatoes

*2 tbsp vegan butter

*1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

*2 tsp vegetable bouillon

*1/4 cup water

*1 chopped small onion

*3 tsp minced garlic

*salt/pepper

*1/2 tsp smoked paprika

DIRECTIONS:

1. Peel your potatoes and cook them in boiling water or use your pressure cooker (this way is fastest!).

2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil. Add chopped onion and 1 1/2 tsp of the garlic. Saute for 5 minutes.

3. Add your frozen veggies and meatless meat to the skillet.

4. In a small cup, mix water and veggie bouillon, then pour into skillet. Stir in paprika, cover skillet and let cook on medium for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally

5. Once potatoes are done cooking, place them in a bowl of stand mixer. Using the whisk attachment, whip the potatoes adding the butter, remaining minced garlic, salt/pepper, and almond milk a little at a time, tasting as you go. Add spices as needed for your taste.

6. Preheat oven to broil

7. Dump the meatless mixture in an 8x8 baking dish. Spread the mashed potatoes on top. Put in oven and broil for about 5 minutes, or just until the potatoes form a light brown crust.

8. Serve and enjoy!

Notes:

**You don't have to use a stand mixer for the potatoes if you don't have one. Just use a bowl and your own brute strength!

**Add a cheezey layer to the top to make it extra fancy if you want! Use Daiya cheddar shreds, I would've done this if I had some in my fridge! *dangit*

Keep cooking, friends!

-Kristin