Description
A heartwarming shepherd’s pie casserole with layers of ground beef, vegetables, and mashed potatoes, perfect for cozy evenings.
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 skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for 6-8 minutes, then drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until onions are translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables and cook until heated through.
- Add tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; mix well and let simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly in a baking dish.
- Top with prepared mashed potatoes, creating a smooth layer over the beef.
- Dot with butter and sprinkle with cheddar cheese if using.
- Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For variations, consider adding seasonal vegetables, fresh herbs, or swapping proteins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg