Description
A comforting shepherd’s pie casserole featuring ground beef, mixed vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for family gatherings.
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 prepared mashed potatoes (from about 3 large potatoes)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables, tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Top with the prepared mashed potatoes, covering the filling completely.
- Dot the mashed potatoes with butter and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Experiment with the vegetables and seasonings to match your preferences. Fresh herbs can enhance the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: shepherd's pie, casserole, comfort food, family meal, easy recipe
