Shepherd's Pie Recipe with Ground Beef

A serving of shepherd's pie, showcasing a layer of mashed potatoes atop a mixture of ground meat and mixed vegetables.

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Shepherd's Pie Recipe with Ground Beef

With our few easy shortcuts, you can have this hearty Homemade Shepherd’s Pie on the table in under an hour. Layered with savory ground beef, tender veggies, and fluffy mashed potatoes, this dish is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a cozy family meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Shepherd's Pie

Servings: servings

Calories: 240kcal

Ingredients

24 ounces refrigerated mashed potatoes
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 yellow onion diced
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
2 cups beef broth
1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
3 cups frozen mixed vegetables diced carrots, peas, corn
1 Tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease an 11x7-inch (2 quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
Cook mashed potatoes according to package instructions. Set aside.
24 ounces refrigerated mashed potatoes
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion in the oil for about 5-7 minutes occasionally stirring until it becomes soft.
1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 yellow onion
Add the beef and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's completely cooked. Drain any excess fat.
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
In a small bowl, whisk together the broth and flour. Add broth mixture to the beef mixture and bring to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens.
2 cups beef broth, 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
Add the mixed vegetables, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper into the skillet. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are heated through.
3 cups frozen mixed vegetables, 1 Tablespoon tomato paste, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
Transfer beef mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread mashed potatoes over the top.
Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving
fresh chopped parsley

Notes

Place leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freezing: You can also freeze this casserole for up to three months. Wrap the dish in a double layer of plastic wrap and then a layer of aluminum foil. Make sure to label the outside with the date you froze it.

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