CrockPot Saves the Day

Thank goodness for the crockpot! With Kimball taking gymanstics 2 afternoons a week now (and living 30min. from the gym) the crockpot has become a necessity. I am having to move beyond roasts in the crockpot. So, here's attempt #1.

Shepherd’s Pie
1 lb. ground beef, browned and drained (I always cook all my ground beef as soon as I bring it home from the store and then store it in 1 lb. bags making dinners like this one even easier!)
1 can Condensed Tomato soup
1 can Corn, Drained
1 can Green Beans, Drained
2 C. Instant Mashed Potatoes, prepared (use either left over mashed potatoes or you can use potato pearls or flakes from your food storage)
2 C. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2 t. Dried Basil In a separate bowl, combine beef, tomato soup, corn, beans, and basil. Pour mixture in the bottom of a greased 3 1/2 to 5-quart slow cooker. Spread mashed potatoes on top. cover and cook on low heat 5-6 hours. The last hour of cooking ,sprinkle cheese on top of potatoes.
Makes 4-6 servings.

**While this recipe was okay, (Dallin LOVED it), Todd, Kimball and I thought it was okay. The other two - not so much. We might make it again, but as Todd said "Not for a while.)