Description
A cozy and comforting shepherd’s pie casserole filled with ground beef, savory vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (prepared from about 3 large potatoes)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until nicely cooked, about 5-7 minutes, then drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables, tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Pour the beef mixture into a casserole dish and spread evenly.
- Spread the prepared mashed potatoes over the beef mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Dot with room temperature butter and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top if desired.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Consider using fresh ingredients for optimal flavor and feel free to customize the dish with different vegetables or proteins.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg