Description
Bring comfort to your kitchen with this classic *Shepherd’s Pie with Ground Beef*. This cozy casserole layers seasoned ground beef with sweet vegetables, all crowned with creamy mashed potatoes and golden cheddar. It’s the perfect go-to for easy dinner nights, family gatherings, or meal prepping ahead. Whether you’re craving a warm bite after work or need hearty dinner ideas that satisfy, this dish is one of those *easy recipes* that never fails. Great for weeknights, holidays, or when you just want *comfort food* done right. Serve it as part of your *healthy snack* lineup with lighter sides or go all out with indulgent pairings.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
4 cups mashed potatoes
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup corn kernels
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
1. Boil peeled, chopped potatoes in salted water until fork tender. Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
2. In a skillet, sauté diced onions over medium heat until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add ground beef to the skillet and brown it, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
4. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Add peas, carrots, and corn. Cook 2–3 minutes until vegetables are warmed through.
6. Transfer beef mixture to a baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes over the top evenly.
7. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top if desired.
8. Bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes until golden on top.
9. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, mash your potatoes with roasted garlic or a hint of sour cream.
You can prep this dish ahead and freeze it before baking. Perfect for busy weeks!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: shepherd’s pie, comfort food, ground beef casserole, easy dinner, mashed potato topping