Servings 6

Ingredients

• 1 (10-3/4 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup (undiluted and divided)
• 3 cups hot russet mashed potatoes
• 1 pound ground beef (can use half beef and pork sausage meat)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (rubbed between fingers to release the flavors)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed chili flakes, optional or adjust to heat level
• 2 to 3 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 1 (10 ounce) can mushrooms, drained (use whole or sliced)
• 1-1/3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (your choice of veggies)
• salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste

3/4 cup beef broth whisked with 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (use to thicken the ground beef mixture)

1 small can creamed-style corn

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1/3 cup Heinz chili sauce or ketchup

add either of these: 1/2 package dry onion soup mix or 2 tablespoons Kitchen Bouquet browning sauce or 2-3 teaspoons beef bouillon powder

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Grease a 9 x 9-inch or an 11 x 7-inch square baking dish.
3. For potato topping; combine half of the can of cheddar cheese soup with hot mashed potatoes; set aside.
4. In a skillet brown ground beef with oregano, chopped onion, garlic and crushed chili flakes; drain off fat, then stir in Worcestershire sauce, mushrooms, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese (can use more than 1 cup shredded cheese).
   
5. Meanwhile cook mixed veggies according to package directions; drain well then add to beef mixture along with the remaining half of the condensed cheese soup.
6. Add in your choice of one or all of the additions then season with salt and pepper to taste; mix to combine and simmer uncovered for about 20-30 minutes over medium-low heat stirring occasionally.
7. Spoon meat mixture into prepared baking dish; spread the hot mashed potato mixture evenly over top.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until topping is light golden brown.
9. Sprinkle 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese on top then allow to melt (can use more cheese if desired).