Quick and Easy Shepherds Pie
Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this quick and easy shepherd's pie, a hearty one-dish meal that's perfect for busy weeknights! Featuring a savory base of seasoned ground beef, tender mixed vegetables, and a rich gravy, this classic recipe is topped with creamy mashed potatoes and optionally crowned with melted cheddar cheese for extra indulgence. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients like frozen veggies and instant mashed potatoes, this dish comes together effortlessly without sacrificing flavor. Perfectly golden and bubbling out of the oven in under 30 minutes, this shepherd's pie is as comforting as it is convenient—a true family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1.5 cups frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, and corn)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups instant mashed potatoes or pre-made mashed potatoes
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Sprinkle the flour over the meat mixture and stir well to coat. Cook for 1 minute.
Slowly pour in the beef broth while stirring to create a thick sauce.
Add the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and let simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Mix in the frozen mixed vegetables and cook for another 2 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat.
Spread the meat and vegetable mixture evenly into a 9-inch square or similar-sized oven-safe baking dish.
Spread the prepared mashed potatoes evenly over the top of the meat mixture, smoothing it out with a spatula.
If using cheddar cheese, sprinkle it evenly over the mashed potato layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
Let the Shepherd's Pie cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Enjoy your hearty and delicious Quick and Easy Shepherd's Pie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2744 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 141.0 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.0 g | 305% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 443 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 5958 mg | 259% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 256.5 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.8 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.1 g | ||
| Protein | 126.0 g | 252% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 698 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 3906 mg | 83% | |
*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.
