Ground Beef Shepherd’s Pie

This cozy ground beef shepherd’s pie is classic comfort food made simple. Savory beef and vegetables simmer in a rich gravy, then get topped with fluffy mashed potatoes and baked until golden. It’s warm, filling, and perfect for easy family dinners.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups mashed potatoes, prepared
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
3. Add onion and garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes until softened.
4. Stir in peas and carrots, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Spread beef mixture evenly into the baking dish.
6. Spoon mashed potatoes over the top and spread gently. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
7. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.

Tip: Use leftover mashed potatoes for an even quicker prep and extra creamy topping.

This is a great make-ahead dinner, save it for a cozy night when you want something hearty and homemade.

Ground Beef Shepherd’s Pie

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• Author: Laura HRecipes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x

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A cozy ground beef shepherd’s pie with savory vegetables and a fluffy mashed potato topping baked until golden.

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Ingredients

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1 lb ground beef

1 tbsp olive oil

1 small yellow onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup frozen peas and carrots

2 tbsp tomato paste

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 cup beef broth

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 cups mashed potatoes, prepared

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.

3. Add onion and garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes until softened.

4. Stir in peas and carrots, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes until slightly thickened.

5. Spread beef mixture evenly into the baking dish.

6. Spoon mashed potatoes over the top and spread gently. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.

7. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.

Notes

Leftover mashed potatoes work perfectly for this recipe and save prep time.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American