Cowboy Pie
Saddle up for a hearty, homestyle classic with this crowd-pleasing Cowboy Pie! This savory dish layers a rich and flavorful ground beef filling—seasoned with smoked paprika, cumin, and Worcestershire sauce—beneath a creamy blanket of buttery mashed potatoes and gooey cheddar cheese. Packed with protein-packed kidney beans and colorful mixed vegetables, it’s a complete one-dish meal that’s as comforting as it is satisfying. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual family gatherings, this baked casserole is easy to prepare with simple ingredients and comes together in under an hour. For those craving wholesome comfort food with a Tex-Mex flair, Cowboy Pie is the ultimate cozy recipe you'll want to add to your rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 oz can of diced tomatoes
- 15 oz can of kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 cups frozen mixed vegetables (e.g., peas, corn, and carrots)
- 3 cups instant mashed potatoes
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.75 cup milk (for mashed potatoes)
- 2 tbsp butter (for mashed potatoes)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Simmer the filling mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat.
Prepare the instant mashed potatoes according to the package instructions, incorporating milk and butter for creaminess.
Transfer the beef and vegetable mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Spread the prepared mashed potatoes over the beef layer, smoothing it out with a spatula.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the mashed potatoes.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
For an extra golden top, switch the oven to broil for the last 2-3 minutes, keeping a close eye to avoid burning.
Remove the cowboy pie from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2658 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.4 g | 206% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.8 g | 374% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 491 mg | 164% | |
| Sodium | 4756 mg | 207% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 169.4 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.8 g | 149% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.9 g | ||
| Protein | 149.7 g | 299% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 1440 mg | 111% | |
| Iron | 24.1 mg | 134% | |
| Potassium | 4852 mg | 103% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
