Instructions: Heat oven to 375 degrees. In medium bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, ketchup and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt; mix well. Press mixture in bottom and up sides of ungreased 9-inch pie pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, combine frozen mixed vegetables, water, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, garlic powder and onion powder; mix well. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. With fork, stir in milk and potato flakes until potatoes are of desired consistency.

Remove beef crust from oven; pour off any drippings. Spoon potato mixture evenly into partially baked crust. Return to oven; bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until beef crust is thoroughly cooked, and potatoes and vegetables are thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with chopped chives.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Diet Exchange: 2 Starch, 2 Medium-Fat Meat or 2 Carbohydrate, 2 Medium-Fat Meat.

Description: "Colorful mixed vegetables jazz up a homey supper thats an updated version of a classic shepherd"s pie."

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