Easy Shepherd’s Pie
A comforting and hearty dish perfect for family dinners, combining ground beef, mixed vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes with a cheesy topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup gravy
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a cast iron skillet, heat a bit of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in the gravy and mixed vegetables, bringing to a simmer.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the meat mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add chopped onions or garlic when cooking the ground beef. You can customize the vegetables based on availability.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Shepherd's Pie, Comfort Food, Family Dinner
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