Description
This comforting Shepherd’s Pie with Ground Beef is the ultimate one-dish dinner, loaded with seasoned ground beef, colorful vegetables, and a buttery mashed potato topping. It’s perfect for weeknights, make-ahead meals, or family gatherings. Keywords: shepherd’s pie, ground beef casserole, comfort food dinner, mashed potato pie, one-pan beef recipe.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
½ cup corn kernels
2 tablespoons tomato paste
¾ cup beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 cups mashed potatoes
4 tablespoons butter
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and break it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, then drain excess fat.
2. Stir in chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant.
3. Add tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
4. Mix in frozen peas, carrots, and corn. Simmer until sauce thickens and veggies are tender. Season with salt and pepper.
5. In a separate pot, boil peeled potatoes until fork-tender. Drain and mash with butter and milk until creamy.
6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the beef mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
7. Top evenly with mashed potatoes. Use a fork to create ridges for a crispy finish.
8. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Broil for 2–3 minutes for extra crispiness.
9. Let it rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Use a fork to create texture on the mashed potato topping to promote crispiness.
Broiling at the end adds a beautiful golden-brown finish.
For extra richness, stir in shredded cheddar before topping with mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg