TEX MEX SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• In a skillet over med-high heat, crumble and brown beef with onion, green peppers and garlic, until no longer pink. Drain.
• In the same empty skillet, add tomatoes, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce and spices; stir well.
• 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.
• While beef is browning, etc -- in a large pot, boil potato chunks in salted water until tender; drain.
• Return to hot pot and mash with butter, milk, and sour cream.
• Add 1 cup ONLY of the cheese, green chilies, and the salt, pepper and chives. Mash to desired consistancy.
• Evenly spread potatoes over cheese layer in the pan.
• Evenly sprinkle potatoes with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
• Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.