Tex Mex Shepherd's Pie

Step 1

In a skillet over med-high heat, crumble and brown beef with onion, green peppers and garlic, until no longer pink. Drain.

Step 2

In the same empty skillet, add tomatoes, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce and spices; stir well.

Step 3

Return the hot drained beef mixture to the skillet and mix well. Simmer for about 10 minutes. Pour into the bottom of a 13" x 9" (or larger) baking pan. Sprinkle with the 1/2 cup cheese; set aside.

Step 4

While beef is browning, etc -- in a large pot, boil potato chunks in salted water until tender; drain.

Step 5

Return to hot pot and mash with butter, milk, and sour cream.

Step 6

Add 1 cup ONLY of the cheese, green chilies, and the salt, pepper and chives. Mash to desired consistancy.

Step 7

Evenly spread potatoes over cheese layer in the pan.

Step 8

Evenly sprinkle potatoes with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

Step 9

Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.