Sloppy Joe Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 1/4 cups ketchup
• 1/2 cup bottled barbecue sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeños (optional)
• 1 tablespoon liquid from pickled jalapeños (optional)
• 1 (22-ounce) package frozen mashed potatoes
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/3 cup sliced green onions
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

1. Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until beef crumbles and is no longer pink; drain well. Return cooked beef to skillet.
2. Stir in tomatoes, next 3 ingredients, and, if desired, jalapeños and liquid. Spoon into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
3. Prepare frozen mashed potatoes according to package directions. Stir in 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly over meat mixture in casserole dish, spreading potatoes to edge of dish.
4. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes; sprinkle 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese on top of potatoes. Bake 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.