Taco Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Beef 90 lean
• 1 lbs russet potatoes 2 large potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 Tbsp butter cut into chunks
• -1/3cup milk
• 1 can 4 oz diced mild green chilies drained
• 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese divided use
• Garlic salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 1 package 1 oz taco seasoning
• 1 cups salsa hot medium or mild depending on preference
• 1 can 15 oz black beans drained and rinsed

Avocado & Tomato Topping

• 2 Roma tomatoes diced
• 1 large avocado diced
• cup fresh cilantro chopped
• Juice of of a lime
• Salt and pepper to taste