Shepard's Pie

I am beginning to think that as a concept, Shepherd's Pie, is one of the most versatile and complete meals on the planet. After my previous success with a taco seasoned version featuring corn and whipped potatoes mixed with red and green peppers, and black beans and onions in the meat layer, I returned today to a more traditional version.

Bottom Layer: 3 ground meats (veal, pork & beef) cooked until slightly browned. Add onion, celery, carrot and mushrooms (all diced) cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Then add a mushroom gravy mix to thicken with salt, pepper, and oregano.

Middle Layer: just the most beautiful, tender, new green beans blanched for 4.5 minutes. Just until you can "smell" them done.

Top Layer: Tatter Tots! Gotta love Tatter Tots.

Once assembled: bake at 325 for 40 minutes. It's just divine!