Yield: 4 large servings
Easy Shepherd’s Pie
This easy Shepherd's Pie recipe combines a rich and savory ground beef and veggie filling with a buttery, golden mashed potato crust on top! Perfect comfort food for any day of the week.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground meat, such as beef, lamb, or turkey
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 (.87 oz) package brown gravy mix
- 1 cup beef broth
- 10 oz frozen peas and carrots
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Coat a baking dish with non-stick spray and set aside. We like to use a 7x11 or 9x9 baking dish for a thicker shepherd’s pie.
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula or wooden spoon as it cooks. Add the onion and garlic powder, continuing to cook 5 to 6 more minutes. If there is a lot of grease from the ground beef use a spoon and scoop out the excess grease.
- Stir in the package of gravy mix, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer, stirring often, and cook until the gravy begins to thicken, about 3 to 5 minutes. Then remove from the heat and stir in the peas and carrots.
- Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread in an even layer. Top with mashed potatoes, spreading them on top into an even layer with a rubber spatula. Press down on the mashed potatoes, around the edges, to create a seal to prevent the mixture from bubbling up.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until hot and the top has lightly browned. Let rest for 10 minutes, then serve! To get a little crisp edge on the mashed potatoes, you can broil it for the last few minutes if desired.
Notes
- Mashed Potatoes: Purchase already prepared mashed potatoes at the grocery store to speed up recipe even more.
- Store: Cover casserole dish tightly or transfer any leftovers to an air-tight container. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Reheat: Reheat portions in the microwave or warm the whole dish in the oven at 350°F until heated through
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving, Calories: 730kcal, Carbohydrates: 67g, Protein: 38g, Fat: 35g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 15g, Trans Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 121mg, Sodium: 568mg, Potassium: 1405mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 6745IU, Vitamin C: 60mg, Calcium: 86mg, Iron: 5mg