Easy Shepherd's Pie Casserole
A comforting dish that combines ground beef and mixed vegetables topped with creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
For the meat mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- to taste Salt and pepper
For the topping
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (prepared from about 3 large potatoes)
- 2 tablespoons butter For dotting on top
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until it is browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onion is softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables, tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Let this mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Top this with the prepared mashed potatoes, spreading it to cover the filling completely.
- Dot the mashed potatoes with butter and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese if using.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Allow it to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use leftover mashed potatoes for a quicker meal. Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or spices to customize the flavor. If you want a crispy top, broil it for a few minutes at the end of the baking time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
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